The active ingredient in Depin 10 Capsule is nifedipine.
- Nifedipine works by blocking the entry of calcium into smooth muscle cells in the blood vessels and heart.
- This blockage relaxes the muscles in the walls of the blood vessels, allowing them to widen.
- By widening the blood vessels, nifedipine reduces resistance against blood flow and helps lower blood pressure.
- Nifedipine also relaxes the muscles surrounding the coronary arteries, increasing oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
- The improved blood flow and reduced workload on the heart can alleviate chest pain (angina) symptoms.
- Additionally, nifedipine may be used for preterm labor and Raynaud's syndrome due to its ability to relax smooth muscles.
However, always consult your doctor before using nifedipine for these conditions to understand the potential risks and benefits.
The medicine also contains excipients. Pharmaceutical excipients are substances other than the active drug, used in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The excipients are considered inert substances, i.e., they do not have any active role in therapeutics, but they can be used to support the process to produce an effective product.