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Does Nifedipine Capsules IP Cause Fetal Anomaly?

Hello doctor,I am Sivaranjani, I am from trichy . I have done ivf in rmu section and I got pregnant. Frist four month i got treatment in cmc, after that i came to trichy and continuing treatment in trichy itself.Now I am 9th month pregnant .9th month first week , now a days I can t able to sleep , I told to doctor she prescribed tablets ,the tablet name is NIFEDIPINE capsules IP , My doubt is shall i take this tablets , it won t create any side effects to my babyI am much worried about taking this tablet . I need ur help .pls answer my question
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Hello,

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker commonly used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and also premature labor.

It is not used to treat insomnia or difficulty in getting sleep. However, during pregnancy, it is used to delay labor. It is not known to cause any fetal anomaly, so continue to take it as prescribed by your doctor.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Does Nifedipine Capsules IP Cause Fetal Anomaly?

Hello, Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker commonly used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and also premature labor. It is not used to treat insomnia or difficulty in getting sleep. However, during pregnancy, it is used to delay labor. It is not known to cause any fetal anomaly, so continue to take it as prescribed by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali