USES: Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Lowering high
PROCARDIA XL Interactions: Severe hypotension, angina, and CHF possible with beta
It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard
Nifedipine belongs
Nifedipine tablets are an
Adalat, Adalat CC, Procardia, Procardia XL Classifications: (class iv); nonnitrate vasodilator Pregnancy Category: C: Availability
Dosage must be adjusted according to each
You may report side effects to FDA at PROCARDIA XL Classification: Calcium channel blocker (CCB) (dihydropyridine)
Nifedipine is 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4 (2-nitrophenyl)-, dimethyl ester, C17H18N2O6, and has the structural formula: H
loss of heat from the body
It also has other off-label indications
Nifedipine is a drug belonging to a class of pharmacological agents known as the calcium channel blockers
PROCARDIA XL ® (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets
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High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries
For Oral Use
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Safety during pregnancy (category C) or in children is not established
Medically reviewed by Drugs
Oral: Extended release: Initial: 30 or 60 mg once daily; increase as needed to effective antianginal dose over 1 to 2 weeks
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Nifedipine should not be used to rapidly drop blood pressure as this may be fatal and it should not be taken with grapefruit juice or grapefruit products