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NIFEdipine
NIFEdipine
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Brand names: NIFEdipine (Eqv-Procardia XL), NIFEdipine ER, Procardia
| Form | Strength | ANAN | ASMP | LACH | LALK | LOHH | LOLR | LOWC | SDSD | SESE | SFSF | Formulary Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPSULE, ORAL | 10 mg; 20 mg | |||||||||||
| TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 30 mg; 60 mg; 90 mg |
Last updated: Jun. 6, 2024
- Do Not Crush: Extended-release Tablet
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers
Medication
Ordered
Brand Name
Available Dosages
Frequency
Formulary Medication
Equivalent
Dose
Frequency
Nifedipine ER
Adalat CC
30 mg
Various
Procardia XL
30 mg
Same as Ordered
60 mg
60 mg
90 mg
90 mg
Felodipine extended release
Plendil
2.5mg
Daily
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
2.5mg
Daily
5mg
5mg
10mg
10mg
Nisoldipine extended release
Sular
8.5mg
2.5mg
17mg
5mg
25.5mg
5mg
34mg
10mg
Isradipine
(regular release, extended release)
DynaCirc CR
5mg
2.5mg
10mg
5mg
10mg BID or 20mg Daily
10mg
**Oral Cardene NON-FORMULARY; call MD for recommendation for Norvasc dose (~2.5-5mg is reasonable)