Nifedipine

Blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, causing vasodilation

No curated interaction pairs are recorded for Nifedipine. This is not a statement that none exist — check a full interaction reference before combining.

• Peripheral edema
• Flushing
• Headache
• Dizziness

Half-life

2-5 hours (IR); 7-12 hours (ER)

Protein binding

92-98%

Metabolised by

CYP3A4

Not recorded for Nifedipine. Absence here means this database does not hold a category — not that the drug is safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding.