Nifedipine
· Trade Name
Adalat
· Generic Name
NIFEDIPINE
· Drug Class
High blood pressure medication
Calcium Channel Blocker
· How It Works
Medication inhibits calcium flow into vascular smooth muscle and heart muscle
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
pulmonary edema
heart attack
heart arrhythmia
low blood pressure
cholestasis
allergic hepatitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal obstruction
· Common Side Effects
constipation
muscle cramps
edema
dizziness
headache
flushing
fatigue
low blood pressure
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
shortness of breath
nasal congestion
weakness
Posted on March 30, 2009
