Generic name: nifedipine (oral route) [ nye-FED-i-peen ]
Drug class:Calcium channel blocking agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Adalat CC
- Afeditab CR
- Nifediac CC
- Nifedical XL
- Procardia
- Procardia XL
In Canada
- Adalat
- Adalat OROS
- Adalat PA 10
- Adalat PA 20
- Adalat XL
- APO-Nifed
- APO-Nifed PA
- Mylan-NIFEdipine
- NIFEdipine
- NIFEdipine ER
- pms-NIFEdipine
- pms-NIFEdipine ER
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet, Extended Release
Therapeutic Class: Cardiovascular Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Chemical Class: Dihydropyridine
Uses for Mylan-NIFEdipine
Nifedipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, nifedipine relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Mylan-NIFEdipine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
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