NIFEDIPINE

Overview

NIFEDIPINE is a Schedule H drug.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Nifedipine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain (Angina).

Usage

NIFEDIPINE is generally used to treat: Blood Pressure, High, Stable Angina

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, blood vessel problems, recent heart attack, irregular heartbeat; low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, swelling in the extremities, fluid in lungs, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NIFEDIPINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

NIFEDIPINE : Face Swelling, Cough, Labored Breathing, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Weight Gain, Shortness Of Breath, Wheezing, Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

NIFEDIPINE : Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath

Rare Side-Effects

NIFEDIPINE : Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

NIFEDIPINE can interfere with: Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Hypotension, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

NIFEDIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NIFEDIPINE as Ingredient

ADALAT 10MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
ADALAT 20MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
ANOBLISS 1.5% W/W/0.3% W/W CRMLIDOCAINE 1.5 %W/W, NIFEDIPINE 0.3 %W/W
ANOBLISS CREAMLIDOCAINE 1.5 %W/W, NIFEDIPINE 0.3 %W/W
ANORELIEF CRMLIDOCAINE 1.5 %W/W, NIFEDIPINE 0.3 %W/W
BETA NICARDIA 50MG/20MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
BETA NIFEDINE 50MG/20MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
BETADPS 50MG/20MG TABATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
BETANIF 25MG/20MG TABATENOLOL 25.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
BETANIF 50MG/10MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
BETANIF 50MG/20MG TABATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
BETATROP TABATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
CALBETA 50MG/20MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
CALBLOC 10MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
CALBLOC 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
CALBLOC 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
CALBLOC 5MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
CALCIGARD 10MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
CALCIGARD 5MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 5 MG
CALCIGARD 5MG CAPULENIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
CALCIGARD RETARD 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
CALCIGARD RETARD 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
CALCIGARD RTD 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20 MG
CALNIF 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
CALNIF 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
CARDIPIN 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
CARDIPIN 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
DEPICOR 10MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
DEPICOR 10MG TAB SRNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
DEPICOR 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
DEPICOR 20MG TAB SRNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
DEPICOR 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
DEPICOR 5MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
DEPICOR 5MG TABNIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
DEPIN 10MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 10 MG
DEPIN 10MG CAPULENIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
DEPIN 5MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 5 MG
DEPIN 5MG CAPULENIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
DEPIN R 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
DEPIN RETARD 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20 MG
DEPTEN 50MG/20MG TABATENOLOL 50 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20 MG
DIPINAL TABNIFEDIPINE
ESCOT 0.5%/0.3% CRMNIFEDIPINE 0.3 %, LIDOCAINE 0.5 %
MYOGARD 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
MYOGARD 5MG TABNIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
NEFIDIPINE RETARD TABNIFEDIPINE 20 MG
NEFIDIPINE RTD 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NEPIN 10MG TAB SRNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
NEPIN 20MG TAB SRNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NF 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
NF RETARD 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
NICARDIA 10MG CAPULENIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
NICARDIA 5MG CAPNIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
NICARDIA CAP 10MGNIFEDIPINE 10 MG
NICARDIA CAPNIFEDIPINE 5 MG
NICARDIA CD RETARD 30MG TABNIFEDIPINE 30.0 MG
NICARDIA RETARD 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
NICARDIA RETARD 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NICARDIA RETARD SR-TAB 10MGNIFEDIPINE 10 MG
NICARDIA RETARD SR-TAB 20MGNIFEDIPINE 20 MG
NICARDIA RETARD SR-TAB 30MGNIFEDIPINE 30 MG
NICARDIA XL 30MG TABNIFEDIPINE 30.0 MG
NICARDIA-CD-RETARD TABNIFEDIPINE 30 MG
NIFECAINE CRMLIDOCAINE 1.5 %W/W, NIFEDIPINE 0.3 %W/W
NIFEDINE 5MG TABNIFEDIPINE 5.0 MG
NIFEDINE SR-TAB 20MGNIFEDIPINE 20 MG
NIFEDINE TAB 10MGNIFEDIPINE 10 MG
NIFEDIPINE 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NIFEDIPINE TABNIFEDIPINE 5 MG
NIFELAT RETARD 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NIFETOLOL 50MG/20MG TAB SRATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NIFETOLOL 50MG/20MG TABATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NIFIDIP 10MG TABNIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
NIFIDIP 20MG TABNIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NILOL 50MG/20MG TAB SRATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NILOL 50MG/20MG TABATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
NILOL FC-TABATENOLOL 50 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20 MG
NILOL HD 25MG/10MG TABATENOLOL 25.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
PRESOLAR 50MG/20MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
SELCA 50MG/20MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG
SEMI BETA NICARDIA 25MG/10MG TABATENOLOL 25.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 10.0 MG
TENOFED 50MG/20MG CAPATENOLOL 50.0 MG, NIFEDIPINE 20.0 MG