Nitrendipine
Overview
A calcium channel blocker with marked vasodilator action. It is an effective antihypertensive agent and differs from other calcium channel blockers in that it does not reduce glomerular filtration rate and is mildly natriuretic, rather than sodium retentive.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Nitrendipine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 20 mg/day | 20 (20) | As recommended. | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Nitrendipine is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Nitrendipine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Nitrendipine
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