Sign Out
Increased angina and/or Myocardial Infarction (MI) has occurred with initiation or dosage titration of calcium channel blockers.
Symptomatic hypotension with or without syncope can rarely occur; blood pressure must be lowered at a rate appropriate for the patient's clinical condition.
Use caution in severe aortic stenosis and/or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Use caution in patients with hepatic impairment.
The most common side effect is peripheral edema; occurs within 2-3 weeks of starting therapy. Reflex tachycardia may occur with use.
Dosage titration should occur after 7-14 days on a given dose.
Use in Children: Safety and efficacy have not been established in children <6 years of age.
Use in the Elderly: Initiate at a lower dose in the elderly.
