Adalat
Formulated to manage hypertension and angina pectoris utilized to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Nifedipine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet; Modified-release tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20 · 30mg
Adalat details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Adipine; Coracten
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- raynaud's phenomenon
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nifedipine; cardiogenic shock; ileostomy
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor hepatic function; may cause hypotension
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; peripheral oedema
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; flushing; palpitations
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet; Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; grapefruit; rifampicin
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; angina exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to manage hypertension and angina pectoris utilized to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
Mechanism of action
Works by blocking calcium influx into the smooth muscle of the heart and blood vessels. This action relaxes blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart muscle, relieving chest pain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid use during pregnancy unless strictly necessary. Breastfeeding is not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Adalat
Adalat is the major brand of nifedipine, a medication widely used for the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names such as Adipine and Coracten. It is produced by Bayer and manufactured as a tablet in strengths of 10, 20, and 30mg.
Buying Adalat online
Adalat is registered across 14 markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability extended to Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. As one of the most ordered heart medications across the region, it can be ordered online for delivery to your location. Generic nifedipine, much of it made in India, is often significantly more affordable than the original Bayer brand, offering an accessible solution for expats and those living far from a well-stocked pharmacy.