Nifedipine er 30 mg?

Nifedipine ER 30 mg means extended-release nifedipine at a 30 mg dose. It’s a calcium channel blocker used mainly for:

- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- certain types of chest pain (angina)

Key points:
- How it’s taken: usually once daily as a whole, intact capsule/tablet. Do not crush or chew an extended-release form.
- Dosing: 30 mg once daily is a common starting dose for many patients. Depending on response and the specific product, your doctor may increase the dose (for example to 60 mg or 90 mg daily) or adjust the schedule. Do not change the dose without your prescriber’s guidance.
- With or without food: can be taken with or without food.
- Interactions to watch: grapefruit/grapefruit juice can raise nifedipine levels and side effects. Be careful with other blood pressure medicines, nitrates, certain antibiotics, and other calcium channel blockers.
- Common side effects: swelling of ankles/feet (edema), headache, dizziness or flushing, palpitations, fatigue, gingival overgrowth.
- When to seek care: if you experience extreme dizziness or fainting, chest pain, rapid or very slow heartbeat, severe swelling, or signs of an allergic reaction.

If you want more precise guidance, tell me:
- the brand name you have (e.g., Adalat CC, Procardia XL) or confirm “generic”
- your condition (hypertension or angina)
- your location (since dosing can vary by product)

I can tailor dosing ranges and safety notes to your exact product. And if you’ve already started it and aren’t feeling well, contact your clinician.