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Nifedipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
It is primarily used as an antihypertensive
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker medicine used to treat high blood pressure
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure
Nifedipine (Adalat [discontinued], Procardia, Afeditab, Nifediac), is a drug used for the
USES: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain
General
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
Extended-release tablets: Initial dose: 30 to 60 mg orally once a day
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus
Risk Summary: This drug has been shown to be
Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers
The use of tocolytics such as Nifedipine in pregnancy is one of the ten recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent preterm birth and support the premature baby’s survival
It is also prescribed in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon, which is a condition caused by poor circulation to the hands and feet
Swallow the capsules or tablets whole with a drink of water
Very bad stomach and bowel problems like blockage and ulcers have happened with a long-acting form of this medicine (nifedipine extended-release tablets)
The effects of nifedipine may be increased because of the slower removal of the medicine from the body
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems
Nifedipine is a prescription medication used to treat chest pain
Typical maintenance dosages range from 10 mg to 30 mg three or four times a day
If any of the following adverse effects become bothersome, be sure to notify your healthcare provider
It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks
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Headache, dizziness, nausea, flushing, constipation, leg/ muscle cramps, or sexual problems may occur
Nifedipine extended release tablets contain either: 30, 60, or 90 mg of nifedipine for once-a-day oral administration