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Nifediac CC Drug Information

Nifediac Dosage

The recommended starting Nifediac CC dosage for treating high blood pressure is 30 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page discusses the factors that may affect your Nifediac CC dosage and offers dosing tips and precautions for this medication.

Nifediac Drug Interactions

This eMedTV page contains a list of medicines that may potentially cause Nifediac CC drug interactions, such as digoxin and antibiotics. These interactions may cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended and can lead to problems.

Nifediac Overdose

A Nifediac CC overdose may result in difficulty breathing, dizziness, and fainting. This portion of the eMedTV library provides a list of possible Nifediac CC overdose symptoms and describes various treatment options that are available.

Nifediac Side Effects

This eMedTV page offers a list of potential Nifediac CC side effects, including swelling, headaches, and dizziness. This page also outlines serious side effects (such as chest pain or an irregular heart rhythm) that may require immediate medical care.

Nifediac Uses

If you have high blood pressure, your healthcare provider may prescribe Nifediac CC. This eMedTV page explains how Nifediac CC helps to control high blood pressure and discusses possible off-label Nifediac CC uses (such as treating chest pain).

Nifediac Warnings and Precautions

This selection of the eMedTV Web site offers several Nifediac CC warnings and precautions, including information on pregnancy risks, people who should not take Nifediac CC, and potential side effects that may occur while using this medication.

Nisoldipine

Nisoldipine is a medicine that is prescribed for treating high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV library explains how nisoldipine works, lists potential side effects, and offers information on when and how to take the medicine.

Nisoldipine Dosing

Nisoldipine dosing for the treatment of high blood pressure typically starts at 20 mg once a day. This eMedTV Web page offers other nisoldipine dosage recommendations and includes a list of tips and precautions for taking the medicine.

Nisoldipine Drug Information

Olmesartan

Olmesartan works to relax the blood vessels and increase blood flow in people with high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug does this. The available strengths, side effects, and treatment options are also discussed.

Olmesartan Dosing

This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at general guidelines for olmesartan dosing requirements. The typical dose to treat high blood pressure is 20 mg a day. However, various factors can affect this, which are also explained.

Olmesartan Medoxomil

Olmesartan Medoxomil-HCTZ

Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide

This eMedTV resource explains that olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide is a prescribed medication used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This resource also explores how the medication works, its uses, and potential side effects.

Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide Dosing

This eMedTV segment explains that, initially, the olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide dosing requirement for most people with high blood pressure is 20 mg/12.5 mg once a day. This page also offers guidelines for how to take the drug.

Penbutolol

Penbutolol is a prescription beta blocker medication often used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV page describes how this drug works, offers general dosing information, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Penbutolol Dosage

The usual starting dose of penbutolol when treating high blood pressure is 20 mg, taken once daily. This eMedTV Web segment offers more detailed dosing guidelines and includes tips and important warnings for those using this particular drug.

Penbutolol Medication Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the medicine penbutolol is discussed. Information includes side effects, dosing, uses, and possible drug interactions.

Penbutolol Side Effects

Common side effects of penbutolol include indigestion or heartburn, diarrhea, and headaches. This eMedTV resource provides a more complete list of possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that can require medical attention.

Pindolol

Pindolol is a prescription medication often used to treat high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works, describes the specific effects of this medicine, and offers dosing information.

Pindolol and Breastfeeding

Pindolol can potentially cause problems in a breastfed infant. As this eMedTV segment explains, studies on breastfeeding and pindolol show that the drug passes through breast milk. However, these amounts are probably too low to cause serious problems.

Pindolol and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the full risks of using pindolol are currently unknown. As this eMedTV page explains, however, based on the results of animal studies, the drug does not seem to pose a significant risk to a developing fetus.

Pindolol Dosage

For most people, the starting dose of pindolol for treating high blood pressure is 5 mg twice daily. As this eMedTV page explains, if your blood pressure does not improve, your doctor may increase your dose up to a maximum of 60 mg per day.

Pindolol Medication Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the medication pindolol is discussed. Information includes its dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Pindolol Overdose

If you take too much pindolol, you may have symptoms like slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or coma. This eMedTV resource explores other potential overdose effects and describes various treatment options that are available.

Pindolol Side Effects

Common side effects of pindolol may include dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. This eMedTV article lists other possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that require medical attention and rare but possible side effects.

Plendil

Plendil is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page offers a general overview of Plendil, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and general precautions.

Plendil Dosage

The recommended starting Plendil dosage for treating high blood pressure is 5 mg once a day. This eMedTV resource provides other Plendil dosing guidelines and outlines some suggestions for when and how to take the prescription medication.

Plendil Drug Interactions

Some of the medicines that can cause Plendil drug interactions include beta blockers and some antibiotics. This eMedTV Web page contains a list of other drugs that may cause negative interactions with Plendil and explains the problems that may occur.

Plendil Medication Information

This eMedTV Web page discusses Plendil. Drug information includes possible side effects, warnings, interactions, and dosing.

Plendil Side Effects

In clinical studies, common Plendil side effects included headaches, flushing, and dizziness. This eMedTV article lists other common and rare side effects of the drug, and describes which side effects may require immediate medical attention.

Plendil Uses

Plendil is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This selection from the eMedTV library explains how this prescription medication works, discusses whether it is approved for use in children, and lists possible "off-label" Plendil uses.

Plendil Warnings and Precautions

Plendil may cause fluid retention, which can be dangerous in people with congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment lists other important Plendil warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before starting the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Aliskiren

Aliskiren can cause a life-threatening condition that causes swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat. This eMedTV Web page provides several precautions and warnings with aliskiren, including information on who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Aliskiren and Valsartan

In rare cases, aliskiren and valsartan can cause high potassium levels in the blood. This segment of the eMedTV library offers more safety precautions for aliskiren and valsartan, including warnings on who should avoid this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Amlodipine and Atorvastatin

Knowing precautions and warnings with amlodipine and atorvastatin can ensure a safe treatment process, so this eMedTV article lists some of the most common ones. This article also includes a list of people who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Amlodipine and Olmesartan

Amlodipine and olmesartan can make chest pain or kidney problems worse. This eMedTV resource lists other important precautions and warnings with amlodipine and olmesartan to be aware of, including information on who should not take the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Amlodipine and Valsartan

Amlodipine and valsartan may potentially lower your blood pressure too much. This eMedTV segment contains other precautions and warnings with amlodipine and valsartan, including certain existing medical conditions you should tell your doctor about.

Precautions and Warnings With Amlodipine-Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide can lower your blood pressure too much. This eMedTV resource lists other precautions and warnings with amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide, including other side effects that may occur with this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Clonidine

You should talk to your doctor before taking clonidine if you have heart disease. This eMedTV segment provides other precautions and warnings with clonidine, including information on what side effects may occur and how to safely stop using this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Furosemide

Furosemide can potentially cause permanent hearing loss or extremely low blood pressure. This eMedTV page describes more precautions and warnings with furosemide, including other possible side effects and a list of people who should avoid the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With HCTZ

HCTZ can potentially cause a decrease in kidney function. This eMedTV Web page lists more precautions and warnings with HCTZ, including other possible side effects and existing conditions you should report to your doctor before starting HCTZ.

Precautions and Warnings With Indapamide

Indapamide can affect electrolytes in the blood. This eMedTV page provides more precautions and warnings with indapamide, including a list of other possible side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Isradipine CR

People with congestive heart failure should use isradipine CR with caution. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with isradipine CR, including possible side effects that may occur and information on who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Metoprolol Tartrate

Metoprolol tartrate may cause extreme low blood pressure or slow heart rate in some people. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with metoprolol tartrate, such as the safety of taking it while pregnant and people who shouldn't take it.

Precautions and Warnings With Nebivolol

You should talk to your doctor before taking nebivolol if you have asthma. This eMedTV article contains other precautions and warnings with nebivolol, including more information on who should not use this drug and a list of possible side effects.

Precautions and Warnings With Nicardipine

You should not take nicardipine if you have aortic stenosis. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes other precautions and warnings with nicardipine, such as the safety of taking the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Precautions and Warnings With Nisoldipine

Nisoldipine may cause worsening chest pain or even heart attacks. This eMedTV resource lists other important precautions and warnings with nisoldipine to be aware of, including information on who should not take the blood pressure medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Penbutolol

You should not take penbutolol if you have a very slow heart rate (bradycardia). This page from the eMedTV library contains other penbutolol warnings and precautions, including more information on who should not use this particular medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Pindolol

You should not take pindolol if you have severe heart failure. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with pindolol, including more information on who should not use the drug and what side effects may occur during treatment.

Precautions and Warnings With Propranolol Sustained-Release

Some precautions and warnings with propranolol sustained-release covered in this eMedTV page include people who should not take the drug, the safety of taking the drug while pregnant or nursing, and the risks of abruptly stopping treatment.

Precautions and Warnings With Spironolactone-HCTZ

You should not take spironolactone-HCTZ if you have severe kidney disease. This eMedTV Web page provides other precautions and warnings with spironolactone-HCTZ, including more information on those who should avoid the medication.

Prehypertension

Prehypertension is not the same as hypertension. As this eMedTV article explains, it is when your blood pressure readings are higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered high blood pressure. This article gives an overview of the condition.