R 530 Pill — RED CAPSULE, 18mm — Nifedipine

Imprint	R / 530
Colour	RED
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	18
Strength	NIFEDIPINE 20 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Liquid Filled
Manufacturer	Actavis Pharma, Inc.
NDC	0228-2530
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	NIFEDIPINE[NIFEDIPINE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "R 530" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Nifedipine

Uses and warnings

Contraindicated with "known hypersensitivity reaction to nifedipine." Key warnings: "excessive and poorly tolerated hypotension" may occur, particularly during initial titration; rarely, "increased frequency, duration and/or severity of angina or acute myocardial infarction" has occurred on starting therapy or at dosage increase; cases of "gastrointestinal obstruction" and bezoar formation, including "tablet adherence to the gastrointestinal wall with ulceration," have been reported with the nondeformable extended-release tablet shell.

Nifedipine extended-release tablets are indicated for: - Management of "vasospastic angina" confirmed by classic pattern of angina at rest, ergonovine-provoked spasm, or angiographically demonstrated coronary artery spasm - Management of "chronic stable angina" in patients inadequately controlled by or intolerant of beta-blockers/nitrates - Treatment of hypertension, alone or combined with other antihypertensive agents.

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How to identify this pill

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• Compare the size (18) against a ruler if possible.
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R 530 Pill — RED CAPSULE, 18mm — Nifedipine

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