Nifedipine
calcium channel blocker · antihypertensive
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What this medicine is for
Nifedipine belongs to the category "calcium channel blocker (antihypertensive)". Calcium channel blockers relax the vessel wall, which lowers blood pressure and relieves certain heart pains.
In practical terms, for Nifedipine: Treats high blood pressure. It is generally taken over the long term, as part of regular monitoring, and is not stopped on one's own initiative.
Under which brands it is found
Nifedipine is part of the composition of about 5 presentations listed in France. It is found under several brand names and as generics.
- Atenolol/Nifedipine Biogaran
- Mapakna Lp
- Nifedipine Arrow L.P.
- Nifedipine Viatris L.P.
- Nifexine
Original brand-name products and generics deliver the same active substance; the choice between them is made with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do you need a supplement? No.
Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Nifédipine : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.
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