Adalat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Adalat also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Adalat is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Adalat include Headache. While these are the most often observed Adalat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Adalat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Adalat's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Adalat related warnings talks about Adalat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Adalat is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Adalat are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Adalat may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Adalat, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.