Nifedipine: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More - Healthline
Highlights for nifedipine Nifedipine oral tablet is available as both a generic drug and brand-name drug. Brand name: Procardia XL. Nifedipine tablets are an extended-release form of the drug. Nifedipine is also available in immediate-release oral capsules. The capsules are available as the brand-name drug Procardia. They are also available in a generic drug. Nifedipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It's also used to treat two types of angina (chest pain): vasospastic angina and chronic stable angina. Important warnings Congestive heart failure warning: In rare cases, upon starting to take nifedipine, some patients without a history of heart failure have developed heart failure. Chest pain (angina) warning: If you're taking this drug to treat angina, it can cause a temporary increase in chest pain. Low blood pressure warning: This drug can cause very low blood pressure. This most often occurs when the drug is started, or when the dosage is increased. Ni