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Adalat CC and GI narrowing

Result of checking the interaction of drug Adalat CC and disease GI narrowing for safety when used together.

Check result:
Adalat CC <> GI narrowing
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The extended-release formulation of nifedipine (Procardia XL) contains a non-deformable material. There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures following the ingestion of similar sustained-release products. Therapy with the extended-release formulation of nifedipine should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting severe gastrointestinal narrowing or obstruction, whether pathologic or iatrogenic.

References:
  • "Product Information. Procardia (nifedipine)." Pfizer US Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
  • Smitz S, Bonnet V, Delporte JP "Severe gastrointestinal dysfunction and retention of extended release nifedipine tablets." J Am Geriatr Soc 46 (1998): 656-7
Adalat CC

Generic Name: nifedipine

Brand Name: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat

Synonyms: n.a.

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