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Procardia is a prescription medication primarily used to treat hypertension and angina. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of cardiac death worldwide, but it often goes undiagnosed because it doesn’t show symptoms. Angina is easier for a person to detect because the symptoms are chest pain.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes and widens blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce chest pain.
Procardia is also sometimes used for Raynaud's phenomenon, which causes the extremities, such as fingers and toes, to feel abnormally numb and cold during cold temperatures.
| Fact Table | |
|---|---|
| Formula | C17H18N2O6 |
| License | FDA approved |
| Bioavailability | Approximately 45-75% (due to first-pass metabolism) |
| Legal status | Prescription only |
| Chemical Name | 3,5-Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate |
| Elimination half-life | Approximately 2-5 hours (immediate-release) |
| Dosage (Strength) | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg capsules and extended-release tablets |
| Pregnancy | Category C; consult a healthcare provider |
| Brands | Procardia, Adalat, Nifedical, Afeditab |
| Protein binding | Approximately 92-98% |
| PubChem CID | 4485 |
| MedlinePlus | a684028 |
| ChEBI | 7565 |
| ATC code | C08CA05 |
| DrugBank | DB01115 |
| KEGG | D00442 |
| Routes of administration | Oral |
The directions depend on the condition being treated. The usual starting dose for blood pressure control is 30-60 mg orally once daily, and the maximum daily dosage is 120 mg.
The active ingredient in Procardia is nifedipine.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you take any of the following:
Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart conditions, liver disease, or kidney disease before starting Procardia.
Procardia can cause a significant drop in blood pressure when starting the medication or adjusting the dose. Regular blood pressure and heart rate monitoring are essential while taking this drug.
Common adverse reactions include:
Procardia [package insert]. New York, NY: Pfizer; July 2013.
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