Procardia XL

Procardia XL Brand names, Procardia XL Analogs

Procardia XL Brand Names Mixture

No information avaliable

Procardia XL Chemical_Formula

C₁₇H₁₈N₂O₆

Procardia XL RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/nifedip.htm

Procardia XL fda sheet

Procardia_XL FDA

Procardia XL msds (material safety sheet)

Procardia_XL MSDS

Procardia XL Synthesis Reference

Bossert, Vater, U.S. Pat. 3,485,847 (1969)

Procardia XL Molecular Weight

346.335 g/mol

Procardia XL Melting Point

172 - 174 ^oC

Procardia XL H₂O Solubility

Insoluble

Procardia XL State

Solid

Procardia XL LogP

2.343

Procardia XL Dosage Forms

Capsule; Tablet; Tablet (extended-release)

Procardia XL Indication

For the management of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension.

Procardia XL Pharmacology

Nifedipine, the prototype of the dihydropyridine class of calcium-channel antagonists, is similar to other dihydropyridines including amlodipine, felodipine, isradipine, and nicardipine. Nifedipine is used to treat Prinzmetal's angina, hypertension, and other vascular disorders such as Raynaud's phenomenon. By blocking the calcium channels, Nifedipine inhibits the spasm of the coronary artery and dilates the systemic arteries, results in a increase of myocardial oxygen supply and a decrease in systemic blood pressure.

Procardia XL Absorption

Rapidly and fully absorbed following oral administration.

Procardia XL side effects and Toxicity

Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, severe drop in blood pressure, slurred speech, and weakness. LD₅₀=494 mg/kg (orally in mice); LD₅₀=1022 mg/kg (orally in rats)

Procardia XL Patient Information

Procardia XL Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals