WHAT IS Procardia/Nifedipine CAPSULES?

Procardia/NIFEDIPINE is a Phoslo/calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of Phoslo/calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY I NOTICE FROM Procardia/Nifedipine?

blood in the urine difficulty breathing fast heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, chest pain redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth reduced amount of urine passed skin rash swelling of the legs and ankles constipation facial flushing headache weakness or tiredness

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS BEFORE I TAKE Procardia/Nifedipine?

heart problems, low blood pressure, slow or irregular heartbeat kidney disease liver disease previous heart attack an unusual or allergic reaction to nifedipine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH FOR WHILE USING Procardia/Nifedipine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

WHERE SHOULD I KEEP Procardia/Nifedipine?

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Keep out of the reach of children.

WHAT MAY INTERACT WITH Procardia/Nifedipine?

barbiturates, like phenobarbital cimetidine diuretics grapefruit juice local or general anesthetics medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

HOW SHOULD I USE Procardia/Nifedipine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow whole. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often then directed. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.