Nifedipine Health Feed

Nicardia and depin both contain nifidipine, difference is only of trade name. Nicardia retard is long acting.
Nifidipine AMD M-dopa both are safe in pregnancy. Take medicine as advised by your doctor.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. I learn that you have Hypothyroidism and hypertension. But there is absolutely no mention of necessary details like T4, T3 & TSH levels, BP readings, dosage of Levothyroxine being taken and also dosage of other drugs taken. Without any of these details, it is difficult to give any opinion.
In pregnancy first choice drug for hypertension is Methyledopa, then Labetolo and Nifedipine. Olmesartan is contraindicated.
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You can change to amlodipine but amlodipine effect comes gradually over 2 weeks. So for first 2 weeks bp may be slightly high, but later it should work perfectly.

Most of medical problems need personally taking detailed medical history and examination with need of reports sometimes so meet.- Cardiologist or MD physician to ask that.

Continue same if no new symptoms and you are comfortable consultation of cardiac surgeon or cardiologist regularly every 3-6 months.

You can use either Nicardia retard 20 mg or Telzox trio bAsed on BP level and other health conditions

It is good but she needs strict BP monitoring and BP should be well controlled. If you need to visit doctor monthly also please do. Because sometimes high BP silently worsens CKD.

Your bp and ecg are to be checked to assess your heart function. You need personal examination. Please consult your local physician for checkup and advice.

You can continue with this medication now. Depin retard can be given in pregnancy too if required or you can switch over to other suitable medication

Ideal blood pressure goals depend on what pre existing disease the patient has. If no other disease then the target blood pressure is less than 130/80 mm hg. So make sure you get your blood pressure measured by a doctor and if consistently readings are below 130/80 mm hg then medications can be slowly decreased.