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DEPIN RETARD[CADILA] 20 MG TAB (10 tab)
- Brand:Zydus Cadila
- Product Code: MF00033
- Availability: In Stock
- MANUFACTURER: Zydus Cadila
- SALT COMPOSITION: Nifedipine (20mg)
- STORAGE: Store below 30°C
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R/X
Prescription Required
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PRODUCT SCIENCE
Allopathy
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Rs.56.43
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Depin Retard Tablet PR is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Depin Retard Tablet PR may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to treat your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on how you respond to this medicine and your blood pressure levels. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Take this medicine as soon as you have taken it out of the packet. It is sensitive to light and may not work properly if it is left out of the pack for too long.
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling), dizziness, unusual heartbeat (palpitations), flushing, constipation, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it can significantly decrease your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Depin Retard Tablet PR may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to treat your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on how you respond to this medicine and your blood pressure levels. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Take this medicine as soon as you have taken it out of the packet. It is sensitive to light and may not work properly if it is left out of the pack for too long.
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling), dizziness, unusual heartbeat (palpitations), flushing, constipation, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it can significantly decrease your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
BENEFITS OF DEPIN TABLET PR
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Depin Retard Tablet PR works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DEPIN TABLET PR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Depin
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
HOW TO USE DEPIN TABLET PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Depin Retard Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW DEPIN TABLET PR WORKS
Depin Retard Tablet PR is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
SAFETY ADVICE
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Depin Retard Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depin Retard Tablet PR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Depin Retard Tablet PR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CAUTION
Depin Retard Tablet PR may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Depin Retard Tablet PR may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.
Depin Retard Tablet PR may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Depin Retard Tablet PR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Depin Retard Tablet PR is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Depin Retard Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Depin Retard Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Depin Retard Tablet PR. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Depin Retard Tablet PR affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
FAQs
Q. Is Depin Retard Tablet PR a diuretic?
No, Depin Retard Tablet PR is not a diuretic medication. However, some evidence indicates that Depin Retard Tablet PR has a partial diuretic property which may result in increased sodium loss through urine. It is a medication which relaxes the blood vessels by directly acting on them. This helps to decrease the blood pressure of the individual. As a result, blood flows more easily and lowers blood pressure, which helps to reduce the strain or pressure on your heart.
Q. Is Depin Retard Tablet PR bad for kidneys?
No, Depin Retard Tablet PR is not bad for kidneys. In few research studies, taking Depin Retard Tablet PR in recommended doses has in fact been shown to be beneficial for the kidneys. It is not advised to use this medicine without consulting the doctor. It should be used exactly as prescribed.
Q. Can Depin Retard Tablet PR cause liver damage?
Yes,Depin Retard Tablet PR can cause liver damage in some cases, but this is very rare. However, some people may develop a rise in liver enzymes after taking Depin Retard Tablet PR. Let your doctor know if you notice any such changes in your recent lab tests. Do not start this medication without consulting your doctor and do inform him if you have any history of liver disease or liver damage. This is because, in case of liver damage, dose adjustment may be required.
Q. Does Depin Retard Tablet PR affect blood sugar?
No, Depin Retard Tablet PR does not cause any change in blood sugar levels. It has been observed that Depin Retard Tablet PR has no effect on the release of insulin or change in blood sugar levels. However, before starting the medicine, inform the doctor if you are diabetic. This is done because the medicine for blood pressure is suggested accordingly when a patient is diabetic.