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ANGIOPINE overview
Raynaud's phenomenon.
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ANGIOPINE
Drug Class Description :

Calcium-channel blockers (class II calcium antagonists).

Generic Name :

Nifedipine

Drug description :

Capsules.

Presentation :

Capsules, nifedipine 5mg , 10mg .

Indications :

Raynaud's phenomenon.

Adult Dosage :

5 mg every eight hours; maximum 20 mg every eight hours.

Child Dosage :

Not recommended.

Contra Indications :

Cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, severe aortic stenosis, within a month of MI. Pregnancy, lactation.

Special Precautions :

Poor cardiac reserve, heart failure, hepatic impairment, severe hypotension, diabetes, dialysis.

Interactions :

Antihypertensives, cimetidine, quinidine, digoxin, rifampicin, diltiazem, I.V. magnesium sulphate, grapefruit juice.

Adverse Reactions :

Headache, flushing, dizziness, oedema, tachycardia, hypotension, GI disturbances, lethargy, GI disturbances, lethargy, paraesthesia, skin reactions, myalgia, tremor, visual disturbances, increased urinary frequency, hypersensitivity type jaundice (rare), gingival hyperplasia, gynaecomastia. MI, ischaemic pain (discontinue).

Manufacturer :

Ashbourne

Drug Availability :

(POM)

Drug Updated :

04 June 2009

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