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Nitrendipine

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha

Last updated 08 Nov 2024 | 05:33 AM (UTC)

Nitrendipine Uses

Nitrendipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, hypertensive emergency, subarachnoid haemorrhage and anal fissure.

How Nitrendipine works

Nitrendipine is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Common side effects of Nitrendipine

Ankle swelling, Dizziness, Edema (swelling), Fatigue, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Palpitations

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Expert advice for Nitrendipine

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nitrendipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Nitrendipine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
You have been prescribed Nitrendipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nitrendipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Nitrendipine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Nitrendipine

Q. How long does it take for Nitrendipine to show its effect?

Nitrendipine starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take up to 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of Nitrendipine. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Keep taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.

Q. It has been six months since I started taking Nitrendipine and my blood pressure is under control. Can I stop taking it now?

No, continue taking Nitrendipine even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping Nitrendipine suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.

Q. I have been told that I have to take Nitrendipine for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?

Nitrendipine is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take it. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even lifelong. Nitrendipine is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Q. Should I take Nitrendipine in the morning or at night?

Nitrendipine can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.

Q. I have developed swelling over my ankles after using Nitrendipine. What should I do?

Nitrendipine can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Q. Do I need to change my diet while using Nitrendipine?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Nitrendipine. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.