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Nifedipine

Nifedipine is a calcium-channel blocker for high blood pressure, angina and Raynaud's.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • high blood pressure
  • angina
  • Raynaud's (poor blood flow to fingers and toes)

Common side effects

  • headaches
  • flushing
  • feeling generally unwell
  • constipation
  • swollen ankles

Cautions

  • may not suit people with heart failure or unstable angina
  • can lower blood pressure too much
  • avoid grapefruit — increases side effects
  • tell your doctor about severe liver or kidney problems

Interactions

  • other blood pressure medicines
  • some antibiotics
  • cimetidine (stomach ulcer medicine)
  • digoxin and beta blockers (heart medicines)
  • carbamazepine (epilepsy medicine)
  • antifungal medicines

Pregnancy: usually fine to take in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/nifedipine (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations15

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Calcigard-10Capsule ( Soft Gelatin )10 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Calcigard-10 RetardTablet ( Film coated - SR )10 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Calcigard-5Capsule ( Soft Gelatin )5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Calcigard RetardTablet ( Film coated - SR )20 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Calcigard RetardTablet (SR)20 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
DepicorCapsule5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
DepicorCapsule10 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Depicor SrTablet20 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Depicor SrTablet10 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
NifedipineTablet10 mg—POM
NifedipineCapsule5 mg—POM
NifedipineCapsule ( Sustained Release)20mg—POM
NifedipineCapsule10 mg—POM
NifedipineTablet20 mg—POM
Nifedipine 10Tablet10mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
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