Nifedipine Procardia Nursing Considerations
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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NifedipineProcardiaNur... Generic Name • nifedipine • Trade Name • Procardia • Indication • hypertension, angina, migraines, CHF • Action • blocks calcium transport resulting in inhibition of contraction causing systemic vasodilatation • Therapeutic Class • antianginals, antihypertensives • Pharmacologic Class • Ca Channel Blocker • Nursing Considerations • • use caution in heart block, decreased blood pressure • don’t consume grapefruit juice while taking medication • may cause arrhythmias • may cause elevated liver function tests • may cause gingival hyperplasia, Steven’s Johnson syndrome • monitor blood pressure and pulse • monitor calcium levels • instruct patient on taking heart rate and blood pressure
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