Ingredient

Nifedipine

Nifedipine is a component that dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the burden on the heart.

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MFDS ingredient code M050164

What does it do?

Nifedipine is a drug that belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is mainly used for the treatment of hypertension and angina. It works by dilating blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing the oxygen demand of the heart.

Nifedipine relaxes blood vessels by blocking the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle cells. As a result, blood vessels widen, blood pressure decreases, and the burden on the heart is reduced.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Compared to other calcium channel blockers, Nifedipine has a strong vasodilatory effect, and as a sustained-release formulation, blood pressure control is stable. Additionally, it has minimal impact on heart rate, making it suitable for a variety of patients.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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