Drug reference
nifedipine la
CCB (DHP)
CCB (DHP)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
—
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
C
FDA category + note
Mechanism
Blocks calcium from entering cells, primarily inhibiting vasoconstriction.
Indications
Hypertension
Dosing
- Adult
- 30–90 mg once daily
Side effects
Common
Peripheral edema (dose-dependent)Gingival hyperplasia
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy
C
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Harrison 22e·Updated: 2026-05-10