Fedipine
Fedipine is a calcium channel blocker containing Nifedipine. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Immediate-release formulations are typically taken 3 times daily, while extended-release tablets are taken once daily. Do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablets. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients of this weight. Requires specialist pediatric cardiologist consultation.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Nifedipine is not routinely used in infants. Extremely close monitoring of blood pressure is required if prescribed.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Only use under strict supervision of a pediatric specialist.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Rarely used in pediatric populations; dose must be calculated precisely based on body surface area or specific clinical protocols.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Not for routine pediatric use. Consult a doctor for alternative antihypertensive treatments suitable for children.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients of this weight. Requires specialist pediatric cardiologist consultation. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Nifedipine is not routinely used in infants. Extremely close monitoring of blood pressure is required if prescribed. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Only use under strict supervision of a pediatric specialist. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Rarely used in pediatric populations; dose must be calculated precisely based on body surface area or specific clinical protocols. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Not for routine pediatric use. Consult a doctor for alternative antihypertensive treatments suitable for children. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent and control chronic stable angina (chest pain).
Generic Name
NifedipineScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.