Nifedipine Side Effects

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Nifedipine Review Questions and Answers

 
Trade Name: Pericardia, Adalat
Generic Names: Nifedipine
 
Side effects of Nifedipine:
Gastrointestinal Nausea, constipation
Neurological Headache, dizziness
Cardiac Hypotension, congestive heart failure
Skin  
Genitourinary  
Endocrine  
Pulmonary  
Systemic Flushing, peripheral edema, fatigue
Pharmacology of Nifedipine:
Question:
What is the mechanism of Nifedipine?
Answer:
A pain is a calcium channel blocker.
Question:
How is Nifedipine excreted?
Answer:
Nifedipine is metabolized are the liver.

These side effects of Nifedipine are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of Nifedipine. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.