Pharmacologic Substance
Nifedipine
A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocking agent. Nifedipine inhibits the transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, causing dilatation of the main coronary and systemic arteries and decreasing myocardial contractility. This agent also...
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Brand Names:
Adalat; Afeditab CR; Procardia
Effect:
Coronary Arterial Vasodilation; Decreased Blood Pressure
May Treat:
Group:
Dihydropyridines
Mechanism:
L-Calcium Channel Receptor Antagonists
More Information:
Medscape
Procardia, Procardia XL (nifedipine) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more.
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Nifedipine is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Nifedipine is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers.
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Feb 1, 2022 ... Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels.
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Nov 29, 2021 ... Nifedipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
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Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker indicated for the management of several subtypes of angina pectoris, and hypertension.
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Sep 1, 1995 ... The fast-absorbed drugs—nifedipine, nicardipine, felodipine, and isradipine—cause marked fluctuations in blood pressure even during chronic ...
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This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks.
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Angina. 10 mg (conventional) PO q8hr or 30-60 mg (extended release) PO once daily initially; may be increased every 7-14 days PRN. Maintenance: 10-20 mg ...
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Sep 15, 1994 ... Background Vasodilator therapy with nifedipine reduces left ventricular volume and mass and increases the ejection fraction in asymptomatic ...
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Aug 1, 2019 ... Oral antihypertensive regimens (nifedipine retard, labetalol, and methyldopa) for management of severe hypertension in pregnancy: an open-label, ...
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Jun 15, 2020 ... Nifedipine is given to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), or to help prevent angina chest pain. It is also prescribed in the treatment of ...