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Nilvadipine

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Overview
Delavirdine is used, in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Delavirdine will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Delavirdine will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Indications
Delavirdine is used, in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Delavirdine will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Delavirdine will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Contraindications
Nilvadipine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Neurological disorders.
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: More common Skin rash (severe) with itching Less common Skin rash with symptoms such as fever, blistering, oral lesions, conjunctivitis, swelling, muscle aches, or joint aches Rare Difficulty in breathing Incidence unknown Agitation back, leg, or stomach pains bleeding gums chills coma confusion dark urine decreased urine output depression difficulty breathing dizziness fatigue fever general body swelling headache hostility irritability lethargy loss of appetite muscle twitching nausea nosebleeds pale skin rapid weight gain seizures (convulsions) sore throat stupor swelling of face, ankles, or hands unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting yellowing of the eyes or skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Body aches or pain cough diarrhea discouragement ear congestion fear feeling sad or empty general feeling of discomfort or illness joint pain lack or loss of strength loss of interest or pleasure loss of voice muscle aches and pains nasal congestion nervousness pain, localized pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones runny nose shivering shortness of breath sneezing sweating tightness in chest tiredness trouble concentrating trouble sleeping wheezing Less common Abdominal pain, generalized dryness or soreness of throat hoarseness sleeplessness tender, swollen glands in neck trouble in swallowing unable to sleep voice changes Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
It may cause visual and neurological disturbances so patient should not drive car or operate machinery. Dose adjustment is recommended in patients with liver impairement.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
8 to 16 mg (12 (12)) As recommended. oral —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Astemizole Carbamazepine Cisapride Conivaptan Dihydroergotamine Ergonovine Ergotamine Fosamprenavir Fosphenytoin Isavuconazonium Sulfate Maraviroc Methylergonovine Midazolam Naloxegol Nimodipine Phenytoin Pimozide Rifabutin Terfenadine Tolvaptan Triazolam Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Alfentanil Alprazolam Amiodarone Artemether Bedaquiline Benzhydrocodone Bepridil Brentuximab Vedotin Buprenorphine Bupropion Cabazitaxel Cabotegravir Ceritinib Cilostazol Cimetidine Clozapine Cobicistat Codeine Crizotinib Darunavir Delamanid Dihydrocodeine Domperidone Doxorubicin Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Etravirine Famotidine Fentanyl Fexinidazole Finerenone Flecainide Hydrocodone Ifosfamide Ketoconazole Lansoprazole Lemborexant Lidocaine Lovastatin Lumefantrine Lurasidone Meperidine Methadone Nevirapine Nizatidine Olaparib Omeprazole Oxycodone Panobinostat Pentazocine Phenobarbital Piperaquine Propafenone Quinidine Ranitidine Rifampin Rilpivirine Saquinavir Simeprevir Simvastatin Sirolimus Protein-Bound St John's Wort Sufentanil Tacrolimus Tramadol Venlafaxine Voriconazole Zolpidem Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Aluminum Carbonate, Basic Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Phosphate Amprenavir Cerivastatin Clarithromycin Dalfopristin Didanosine Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate Ergoloid Mesylates Fluoxetine Indinavir Lacidipine Lercanidipine Magaldrate Magnesium Carbonate Magnesium Hydroxide Magnesium Oxide Magnesium Trisilicate Manidipine Nelfinavir Nilvadipine Quinupristin Rifapentine Ritonavir Sildenafil
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Available Brands in Pakistan

No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.

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