Cordaflex

Cordaflex: description, indications and contraindications

Cordaflex is a pharmacological drug from the group of calcium channel blockers of the dihydropyridine group, which is used to treat various diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is produced in Germany by Asta Medica AG and in Hungary by Egis Pharmaceutical Plant.

The active substance of the drug is nifedipine, which reduces vascular resistance and reduces the load on the heart, so it can be used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Raynaud's disease, pulmonary hypertension and broncho-obstructive syndrome.

Cordaflex is available in a variety of dosage forms, including 10 mg film-coated tablets, 10 mg dragees, 20 mg retard tablets and 20 mg retard film-coated tablets. Each dosage form contains the active substance nifedipine.

The use of Cordaflex may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions and other dysfunctions of organs and systems.

In addition, there are a number of contraindications to the use of Cordaflex, including hypersensitivity to nifedipine, acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, severe aortic stenosis, decompensated heart failure, severe arterial hypotension, tachycardia, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It is also worth paying attention to the interaction of Cordaflex with other drugs, such as nitrates, diuretics, beta-blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, alcohol and others.

In general, the use of Cordaflex should be carried out only as prescribed by a doctor and with strict adherence to the recommendations for dosage and dosage regimen in order to avoid possible side effects and complications.