It's used to treat certain heart conditions, such as chest pain ( angina) and high blood
Brand names Why is this medication prescribed? Nifedipine is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain)
[2] In 2021, it was the 128th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4 million prescriptions
Nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL) is a calcium channel blocker (CCB)
FDA-approved indications include chronic
Downsides If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you
For oral dosage form (capsules): Adults—At first, 10 milligrams (mg) three times a day
Drug Interactions for Adalat CC
It is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain
Aimovig has an average rating of 5
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (nifedipine extended-release tablets) with care
The risk may be greater in people who have very bad heart blood vessel disease
Of the total drug interactions, 26 are major, 535 are moderate, and 44 are minor
Do not take more medication and do not take less
Nifedipine is recommended by ACOG and other experts as an appropriate drug of choice in pregnant women who require antihypertensive therapy
Uses for Mylan-NIFEdipine
Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: oral suspension, oral drops
Product meets USP dissolution test 10
Inert ingredients in the 30mg nifedipine extended Bookshelf ID: NBK548324 PMID: 31643646
Generic Procardia Availability
Conflicting data exist regarding the use of nifedipine for proteinuria associated with diabetic nephropathy
Calcium ions regulate smooth muscle contractions contributing to inotropic and chronotropic activity in the heart (Rosendorff et al 2007)
Compared to nifedipine and other medications in the dihydropyridine class, amlodipine has the longest half-life at 30 to 50 hours