NIFEDIPINE

Generic Name Nifedipine

Trade Name Procardia

Indication Hypertension, angina, migraines, CHF

Action Blocks calcium transport resulting in inhibition

of contraction causing systemic vasodilatation

Therapeutic Class Antianginals, Antihypertensives

Pharmacologic Class Ca Channel Blocker

Nursing Use caution in heart block, decreased blood

Considerations pressure
Don't consume grapefruit juice while taking
medication
May cause arrhythmias
May cause elevated liver function tests

May cause gingival hyperplasia, Steven's

Johnson syndrome
Monitor blood pressure and pulse
Monitor calcium levels
Instruct patient on taking heart rate and
blood pressure

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