Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet20mg

Indications

Conditions treated with nifedipine, with dosing and administration details.

Angina Pectoris

Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease

Indication

Angina Pectoris

Adult Dose

20mg

Route

oral

Frequency

twice daily

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Guidelines For Treatment Of Hypertension:

Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease

Indication

Guidelines For Treatment Of Hypertension:

Route

IV

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

20mg

Route

oral

Frequency

2 timesaday

Duration

37 weeks

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V