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NF 10 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of NF 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking NF. If you are pregnant, do not take NF without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of NF 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
NF may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of NF 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
NF is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of NF 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of NF on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of NF 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of NF on heart. So it is not known whether taking NF will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take NF 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this NF 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
NF 10 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking NF 10 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as NF 10 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
NF 10 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, NF 10 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and NF 10 Mg Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, NF 10 Mg Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and NF 10 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking NF 10 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
Take NF as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
NF comes in the form of a tablet and capsule. The capsules are taken 3 to 4 times daily or as advised by your doctor but extended-release tablets should be taken once daily with or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit 3 days before and while taking NF.
NF is the brand name of nifedipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablets and capsules. It is used alone and with other medications to treat high blood pressure (high BP). It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
Yes, NF has been reported to cause weight gain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience any unusual sudden weight gain after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
Yes, NF may cause hair loss. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909