Clin Radiol. 2000 Nov;55(11):837-8.

An oral modified-release nifedipine tablet (Adalat LA) and its appearance on double contrast barium enema.

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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. bleehen@cardiff.ac.uk

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Adalat LA 30 mg and 60 mg tablets are widely prescribed oral modified release nifedipine preparations with a porous, non-digestible plastic tablet coating which is required in order to effect the osmotically driven slow release mechanism. These tablets may therefore be seen anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract and are passed apparently whole in the faeces. An example of the appearance within the rectum of Adalat LA 30 (Bayer) on double contrast barium enema is shown and the main features described. A review of the literature is given. Recognition of the appearances during the barium enema examination will prompt those performing the procedure to question the drug history where relevant and will reduce the incidence of false- positive reporting.Bleehen, R. E. (2000). Clinical Radiology55, 837-838.

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