Nifedipine
Nifedipine is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Nifedipine; Generic name: NIFEDIPINE; Drug class: Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker [EPC].
| Brand name | Nifedipine |
|---|---|
| Generic name | NIFEDIPINE |
| Drug class | Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nifedipine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage should be adjusted according to each patient’s needs. It is recommended that nifedipine extended-release tablet be administered orally once daily on an empty stomach. Nifedipine extended-release tablet is an extended-release dosage form and tablets should be swallowed whole, not bitten or divided. In general, titration should proceed over a 7-14 day period starting with 30 mg once daily. Upward titration should be based on therapeutic efficacy and safety. The usu |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Excessive Hypotension Although in most patients the hypotensive effect of nifedipine is modest and well tolerated, occasional patients have had excessive and poorly tolerated hypotension. These responses have usually occurred during initial titration or at the time of subsequent upward dosage adjustment, and may be more likely in patients using concomitant beta-blockers. Severe hypotension and/or increased fluid volume requirements have been reported in patients who received immediate-r |
| Active ingredient(s) | NIFEDIPINE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b4e9bbc-4c16-4611-9ea2-903852804227 |