Angiblock Retard 20mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is angiblock retard 20mg tablet used for?
Angiblock Retard 20mg Tablet contains Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It works by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing the heart's workload. This helps lower blood pressure and prevent angina attacks.
- Generic Name: Nifedipine
- Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 angiblock retard 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina), Raynaud's phenomenon
Off-label uses: Preterm labor (tocolysis), high-altitude pulmonary edema, anal fissures (topical)
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Nifedipine |
| Brand Name | Angiblock 5mg Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits calcium ion influx across cardiac and smooth muscle cells, leading to vasodilation and reduced myocardial oxygen demand
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take angiblock retard 20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
⚠️ Side Effects of angiblock retard 20mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension and heart failure |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased nifedipine levels |
| Grapefruit juice | Major | Increased nifedipine concentration and toxicity |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenytoin)
- Beta-blockers
- Digoxin
- Magnesium sulfate (IV)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Cimetidine
- Grapefruit juice
- Quinidine
- Theophylline
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to nifedipine, cardiogenic shock, severe aortic stenosis, unstable angina (except under special circumstances), within 4 weeks of myocardial infarction
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, monitor infant for hypotension
💊 Overdose Management
Activated charcoal, gastric lavage, IV fluids, calcium gluconate or calcium chloride, vasopressors for hypotension, atropine for bradycardia
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.