Drug Information
Generic Name:
Nifedipine
Pronunciation:
nye-FED-eh-peen
Product Name:
Procardia, Adalat
Category:
Calcium Channel Blockers
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO)
Uses:
High blood pressure, angina pectoris
Comment:
Nifedipine is a very useful in treating high blood pressure and in treating chronic stable angina pectoris.