Calcium Channel Blockers include - Bepridil, Diltiazem, Felodipine, Isradipine, Nicardipine, Nifedipine, Nimodipine, Verapramil, Amlodipine, Nisodipine, Clevidipine, Lercandipine

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Chronic stable angina

Calcium Channel Blockers include - Bepridil, Diltiazem, Felodipine, Isradipine, Nicardipine, Nifedipine, Nimodipine, Verapramil, Amlodipine, Nisodipine, Clevidipine, Lercandipine

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NICRADIPINE-

Generally not serious, rarely requires discontinuation or dosage adjustment
   
CNS -  

  Dizziness/lightheadedness  6% , Headache   8%
    Asthenia  5%  Somnolence  2 %, Parathesia   1 %

GASTROINTESTINAL    - 

 Nausea 2%  Abdominal discomfort /  cramps/dyspepsia  2 %,
 Dry mouth/ thirst  1%

CARDIOVASCULAR-  

Peripheral edema  8%,Angina  5%, Palpitation  4%, Syncope< 1%

DERMATOLOGIC-   

 Dermatitis/rash  1%

OTHER-      

Flushing   9%,

Refer - Verapramil- Calcium channel blockers

Chronic stable angina

Dosage:

Individualise dosage. Usual initial dose is 20mg 3 times/day (range 20 to 40mg 3 times/day) Allow at least 3 days before increasing dose to ensure acheivement of steady state plasma drug concentrations.

Calcium channel blockers-

1.Take the medicine exactly as directed by the physician.

2.Swallow the tablet whole,without crushing or chewing it. However if advosed by the doctor, you may break into half.

3.Take the medicine with food or milk.

Refer - Verapramil - Calcium channel blocker

Refer- Verapramil - Calcium channel blocker

Refer - Verapramil - Calcium channel Blocker