Question 1

what is nifedipine?

Accepted Answer

Ca channel blocker: It's primarily used to treat high blood pressure and also the chest pain in patients with angina.

Question 2

has anyone ever taken adalat (nifedipine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a brand name for Nifedipine which is a calcium channel blocker.

Question 3

please describe the medication: nifedipine?

Accepted Answer

CCB: This is a blood pressure medication in the class of calcium channel blockers which results in lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels through blocking calcium mediated constriction. This certain CCB does not typically affect the heart rate as Diltiazem or verapamil can.

Question 4

does nifedical work better than nifedipine?

Accepted Answer

Nifedical: Nifedical and Nifedipine are the same basic medication so one should work as well as the other.  However, do not confuse the the long acting (xl) versions with the standard release product.  In other words nifedical xl with not work the same as Nifedipine regular (non- xl).

Question 5

how long does it take for nifedipine to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It comes as a long acting form and a short acting form. If you take a short acting capsule on an empty stomach, it will work within 1-2 hours. If you cut off the end and squeeze the medicine under your tongue (not recommended), it will work in 1-2 minutes but can cause excessive fall in BP so can be dangerous.

Question 6

how long for nifedipine to completely leave the body?

Accepted Answer

: Its half life is 2 hours, meaning that only 1/2 is present in 2 hours.&amp; only 1/4 left in 4 hours,etc. More importantly, as regards treatment, its duration of efficacy is about 6 hours. Trace amounts may be found in the urine by then however. Your pharmacist can validate this information.

Question 7

what are the reasons for prescribing adalat (nifedipine)?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: It is in the class of drugs called calcium channel blockers . Typically it is used to treat high blood pressure.

Question 8

what is a cheaper and safe alternative to nifedipine 10 mgs?

Accepted Answer

: It all has to do with the reasons for using nifedipine, which is an older antihypertensive, sometimes used for other reasons. A newer version in same class would be Amlodipine, for price has to with insurance coverage, relatively cheap. Best would be to run it by your current prescriber as well.

Question 9

how long does it take to achieve effective nifedipine level?

Accepted Answer

4-5 doses: Usually it takes about 4-5 doses to achieve a steady state of most drugs. Full effects on blood pressure for instance may take up to 4 weeks to be seen.

Question 10

33 years old female with bp 140/90 without medication. am prescribed nifedipine 30 mg od.  how can i bring it down without medication. no med history.

Accepted Answer

Here are some: Lifestyle is a equally as important to medications. Here are some tips
- If overweight losing weight can help reduce BP
- Diet with low salt, Salt cause fluid retention thus increasing blood pressure
- Smoking can increase up to 10mmhg bp in some occasions
- Recent studies also show how yoga and meditation help lower bp

There ya go
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33 years old female with bp 140/90 without medication. am prescribed nifedipine 30 mg od. how can i bring it down without medication. no med history.

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