Nifedipine (Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat))
Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina by relaxing blood vessels.
Nutrients That Nifedipine May Deplete
Long-term use of Nifedipine has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Potassium
- Folic acid
Common Side Effects of Nifedipine
- Headache
- Flushing
- Swelling in ankles
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Constipation