Nifedipine

Nifedipine

Generic Name: nifedipine (nye FED i peen)

Brand names: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat

What is nifedipine?

Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.

Nifedipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain).

Nifedipine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about nifedipine

You should not use nifedipine if you are allergic to it.

Diltiazem

Diltiazem

Generic Name: diltiazem (dil TYE a zem)

Brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XT, Diltzac, Taztia XT, Tiazac, Cardizem SR, Cardizem Monovial

What is diltiazem?

Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Diltiazem is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.

Diltiazem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.