Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, USP (Adalat CC®)

Nifedipine extended-release tablets, USP, marketed under the brand name Adalat CC®, belong to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. They are primarily prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain known as angina pectoris.

Nifedipine works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow, reducing the workload on the heart and decreasing the heart’s demand for oxygen. This action can help in preventing angina episodes by increasing the blood supply to the heart muscle.