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Medications›Nifedipine

Nifedipine

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which is a kind of rhythm control drug (cardiovascular drug).
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard
Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Drug Class

Diabetes drug

BrandsProcardia, Adalat, Cardifen-10, Cardifen, Cipalat, Fedaloc, Macorel, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Nifedalat

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Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Headache
Flushing
Fatigue
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Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Low blood pressure

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High blood pressure
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Condition
Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
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