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Nifedipine

Generic Name
Nifedipine
Brand Names
Adalat, Afeditab CR, Nifediac, Nifedical, Procardia
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H18N2O6
CAS Number
21829-25-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
I9ZF7L6G2L

Overview

Nifedipine, or BAY a 1040, is a first generation dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker, similar to nicardipine. Nifedipine was developed by Bayer and first described in the literature, along with other dihydropyridines, in 1972. Since nifedipine's development, second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer durations of action. The most popular of the third generation dihydropyridines is amlodipine. Nifedipine was granted FDA approval on 31 December 1981.

Background

Nifedipine, or BAY a 1040, is a first generation dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker, similar to nicardipine. Nifedipine was developed by Bayer and first described in the literature, along with other dihydropyridines, in 1972. Since nifedipine's development, second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer durations of action. The most popular of the third generation dihydropyridines is amlodipine. Nifedipine was granted FDA approval on 31 December 1981.

Indication

Nifedipine capsules are indicated to treat vasospastic angina and chronic stable angina. Extended release tablets are indicated to treat vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina, and hypertension.

Associated Conditions

  • Achalasia
  • Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
  • Fissure;Anal
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Emergency
  • Premature Labour
  • Proctalgia
  • Pulmonary Edemas
  • Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon
  • Ureteral Calculus
  • Vasospastic Angina

Clinical Trials

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Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2018/10/03
N/A
UNKNOWN
2018/07/23
Phase 4
Terminated
2018/05/31
Phase 3
Completed
2018/04/27
N/A
Recruiting
2018/04/24
Phase 4
Completed
2017/10/30
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
2017/08/10
Early Phase 1
Withdrawn
2017/08/10
Phase 1
UNKNOWN
2017/06/21
N/A
Completed
2017/05/02
Phase 1
Completed

FDA Approved Products

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Product Name
Manufacturer
Route
Strength
Approved
NDC Code
Nifedipine
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
2019/03/08
71335-1550
Nifedipine
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
2023/02/07
68084-597
Nifedipine
ORAL
90 mg in 1 1
2023/02/07
68084-603
Nifedipine
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
2019/03/08
50742-260
NIFEDIPINE
ORAL
90 mg in 1 1
2024/01/17
70771-1367
Nifedipine
ORAL
90 mg in 1 1
2019/03/08
50742-262
Nifedipine
A-S Medication Solutions
ORAL
30 mg in 1 1
2019/03/08
50090-6203
Nifedipine
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
2017/02/10
50742-621
Nifedipine
ORAL
90 mg in 1 1
2021/06/07
59651-297
Nifedipine
ORAL
90 mg in 1 1
2014/01/18
33261-840

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China Approved Products

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Product Name
Approval No.
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Trade Name
Strength
Type
Status
Date
Import
Nifedipine Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H11022296
片剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/04/30
Domestic
Nifedipine Sustaimnd Release Tablets
国药准字H61023583
片剂(缓释片)
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/07/31
Domestic
Nifedipine Sustained-release Tablets(I)
国药准字H20113545
片剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2021/12/10
Domestic
Nifedipine Tablets
国药准字H23022425
片剂
N/A
10mg(糖衣片)
Chemical Drug
Approved
2015/04/18
Domestic
Nifedipine Tablets
国药准字H46020741
片剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2015/04/28
Domestic
Nifedipine Tablets
国药准字H37020535
片剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2015/04/24
Domestic
Nifedipine Tablets
国药准字H20045708
片剂
N/A
5mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2021/02/23
Domestic
Nifedipine Tablets
国药准字H37023033
片剂
N/A
5mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2021/03/31
Domestic
Nifedine Tablets
国药准字H20055644
片剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2016/01/27
Domestic
Nifedipine Tablets
国药准字H22023176
片剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/05/22
Domestic

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