Adalat Retard is used to treat angina (chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries or spasm of the arteries).

Adalat Retard is also used to treat high blood pressure. Adalat Retard is a calcium channel blocker. Adalat Retard eases the workload of the heart by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the arteries, allowing them to dilate. This improves blood flow through the heart and throughout the body, reduces blood pressure, and helps prevent angina.

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Adalat Retard contains the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. Adalat Retard acts on the heart and blood vessels.

Adalat Retard works by slowing the movement of calcium through the muscle cells that are found in the walls of blood vessels. Adalat Retard does this by blocking calcium channels in these muscle cells. Calcium is needed by muscle cells in order for them to contract, so by depriving them of calcium, Adalat Retard causes the muscle

Adults
The starting dose of Adalat Retard is usually a 30 or 60-milligram tablet, taken once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose over 1 to 2 weeks if not satisfied with the way the drug is working. Doses above 120 milligrams per day are not recommended.

Although no serious side effects have been reported when Adalat Retard is stopped, your doctor will probably have you lower the dose gradually under close supervision.

If you miss a Adalat Retard dose
If you have forgotten to take your Adalat Retard

Tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Adalat Retard. Likewise, always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines during treatment with this one.

If Adalat Retard is taken in combination with other medicines that are used to lower blood pressure, for example beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, there will be an enhanced blood pressure lowering effect. This may also occur if Adalat

Most Important Fact about Adalat Retard
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Adalat Retard regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Adalat Retard ; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Adalat Retard does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.

Adalat Retard precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
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More common side effects of Adalat Retard may include:

• constipation,
• cough,
• dizziness,
• fatigue,
• flushing,
• giddiness,
• headache,
• heartburn,
• heat sensation,
• light-headedness,
• mood changes,
• muscle cramps,
• nasal congestion,
• nausea,
• sore throat,
• swelling of arms, legs, hands, and feet,
• tremors,
• wheezing

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