Adalat Oros 30mg 28 Tablets: Effective Blood Pressure Management
Adalat Oros 30mg is an advanced cardiovascular medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chronic stable angina (chest pain). It contains Nifedipine, a potent calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart.
In Nigeria, this medication is also widely recognized under the brand name Adalat LA 30mg. Both versions utilize the same innovative delivery technology to provide consistent relief.
The OROS (GITS) Technology
Adalat Oros is unique because it uses the Osmotic Release Oral System (OROS), sometimes called GITS. The tablet is designed with a special membrane that releases the medication at a constant rate over 24 hours. This ensures a steady level of Nifedipine in your bloodstream with just one dose a day.
Note: You may occasionally notice the empty shell of the tablet in your stool. This is a "ghost tablet" and is perfectly normal; it means the medication has been absorbed and the empty carrier is being passed by your body.
Key Benefits & Uses
- Hypertension Treatment: Helps lower high blood pressure to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
- Angina Prophylaxis: Reduces the frequency and severity of chest pain attacks.
- Once-Daily Dosing: The extended-release formula provides 24-hour protection.
Dosage and Administration
Adalat Oros 30mg should be taken once daily, preferably at the same time each day.
- Swallow Whole: Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Doing so would destroy the controlled-release mechanism and could cause too much medicine to be released at once.
- Consistency: Can be taken with or without food.
Precautions
This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). It should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, or ankle swelling. Consult your GoMed pharmacist if you have questions about starting this medication.