Nifedipine Capsules

Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Calcium channel blocking agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.

Nifedipine Capsules Description

Nifedipine is an antianginal drug belonging to a class of pharmacological agents, the calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine is 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-, dimethyl ester, C 17H 18N 2O 6, and has the structural formula:

Nifedipine is a yellow crystalline substance, practically insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol. It has a molecular weight of 346.3. Nifedipine Capsules are formulated as soft gelatin capsules for oral administration each containing 10 mg nifedipine.

Inert ingredients in the formulation are: FD&C blue number 1 lake, gelatin, glycerin, isobutyl alcohol, menthol, polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, red iron oxide, shellac, sorbitol, sorbitans, titanium dioxide and water.

Nifedipine Capsules - Clinical Pharmacology

Nifedipine is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow-channel blocker or calcium ion antago...