Depin 5mg Capsule
Zydus Cadila

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In-stock 50 capsules in 1 strip
64.40

USED FOR:
Hypertension Chest pain (Angina)

COMPOSITION:
Nifedipine (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Depin 5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Depin 5mg Capsule is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Depin 5mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Depin 5mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Depin 5mg Capsule is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Depin 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Depin 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Nifedipine   5mg

Uses of Depin Capsule
Depin 5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of hypertension and chest pain (Angina).

How to use Depin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Depin 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Depin Capsule works
Depin 5mg Capsule is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Ankle swelling, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Depin Capsule
It is very common to have dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing, or a headache as a side effect. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, chest pain continues or worsens).  Inform your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Depin safe?
Depin is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Depin a nitrate/beta-blocker/ACE inhibitor/tocolytic?
No. Depin is not a nitrate, beta-blocker, or an ACE inhibitor. It is a calcium channel blocker.

Q. Does Depin cause dry mouth?
Depin can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if experience dry mouth after taking Depin.

Q. Is Depin a diuretic?
Depin is not a diuretic. Depin belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Depin a calcium channel blocker?
Depin belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Depin a blood thinner?
Depin is not a blood thinner. Depin belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Depin ?
Depin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Depin with pseudoephedrine?
Depin can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Depin with naproxen?
Depin can be taken with naproxen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Depin cause hair loss?
Depin does not cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking Depin as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Depin make you tired?
Depin may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are affected in this way. This may be more likely when you first start treatment, if you change tablets, or if you have drunk alcohol.

Q. Does Depin cause tachycardia?
Depin can cause tachycardia (increase the heart rate) as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience palpitations (noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat) after taking Depin.

Q. Does Depin expire?
Yes, Depin does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Is Depin an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Depin is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Depin belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Depin a beta blocker?
Depin is not a beta blocker. Depin belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Depin the same as amlodipine?
Depin and amlodipine are two different drugs which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists.

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Depin ?
Depin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take aspirin with Depin?
Depin can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take sildenafil with Depin ?
Depin may increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting its metabolism. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.