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Nifedipine, Captopril or Sublingual Nitroglycerin, Which can Reduce
Sublingual absorption of nifedipine has been found to be poor; most of the drug is
The calcium channel blocker nifedipine is an effective antihypertensive agent for the
Sublingual nifedipine in acute severe hypertension 977 180 ^1i ,+__+~~-Mean(SD) E141 + + systolic pressure 12 01oc
Despite this decision and despite authoritative voices1-4 Nifedipine belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers
Medindia neither buys nor sells drugs Sublingual nifedipine was used for the treatment of acute severe hypertension in 12 children with renal disease
It has not been approved for this indication or widely assessed
Oral: Extended release: Initial: 30 or 60 mg once daily; increase dose as needed based on response and tolerability every 1 to 2 weeks; usual dosage range A generic drug is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
In urgent cases, the tablet should be dissolved under the tongue like a
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness, constipation, or swelling ankles/feet
Nifedipine is 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2 Nifedipine is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow-channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist) and inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac Administration of 10 or 20 mg of sublingual nifedipine initiated a smooth and predictable decline in blood pressure values within five minutes and produced a peak effect between 30 and 60 minutes
Assist with ambulation if dizziness occurs
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Nifedipine belong to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers
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