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Procardia (Nifedepine)
Class |
Angianginal
antihypertensive |
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
Action |
Inhibits calcium transport into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells resulting in systemic and coronary vasodilation, results in decreased blood pressure, decreased afterload and decreased myocardial oxygen demand and decreased frequency and severtity of angina
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
Indications |
Hypertension
Angina |
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
contraindications |
sick sinus syndrome
2nd or 3rd degree block Hypotension |
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
precautions |
rapidly lowers blood pressure and may result in cerebral ischemia, CHF, Assess frequently for signs of CHF
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
Route and dosage |
SL 10mg q 30-50 min
empty capsule SL then direct pt to chew capsule and swollow |
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
Adverse reactions and side effects |
Dyspnea, cough, wheezing, CHF
MI, ventricular arrhythmias hypotension, syncope, HA dizziness, nervousness |
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Procardia (Nifedepine)
supply |
capsules
10, 20 mg |
