Nifedin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Nifedipine

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Stable, variant & unstable angina pectoris, cardiac infarction Initially 1 tab 3 times daily. May increase up to 9-12 tab in divided doses daily in patients w/ angina. HTN, Raynaud's syndrome May increase up to 2 tab 3 times daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Avoid grapefruit juice.

Contraindications

Cardiogenic shock, porphyria, moderate/severe stenosis. Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Severe hypotension; poor cardiac reserve.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness; flushing; headache; hypotension; peripheral edema; hepatitis; rash; muscle cramps; nephrotic syndrome; acute psychosis; gingival hyperplasia.

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Drug Interactions

Enhances antihypertensive effect of β-blockers. Bioavailability increased w/ cimetidine, ranitidine.

MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists

ATC Classification

C08CA05 - nifedipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nifedin FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp72,500/boks)

Nifedin

nifedipine

Manufacturer:

Sanbe