Do not use Procardia (nifedipine)
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to nifedipine.
Procardia is not approved for the use of children or adolescents under the age of 18.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
It is important you tell your doctor if your heart cannot pump blood properly. You may not be able to use this medication, however, your doctor will be able to determine the safety and effectiveness of this drug for your use.
You may need a dose adjustment if you also use St.John’s Wort, rifabutin, rifampin, or seizure medications. Tell your doctor if you take any of these medications as well as any others you may be taking.
Tell your doctor, before using Procardia, if you have ever had a heart attack, very low blood pressure, severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis or other liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.
Risks
Older patients may find themselves more sensitive to the side effects of this drug.
It is not known if this medication is harmful for unborn babies. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor about the risks and benefits.
You should avoid breast feeding throughout the duration of treatment with Procardia.
These tablets may contain lactose. Tell your doctor if you have a galactose intolerance, or severe problems with lactose.