Cyclospasmol Alternatives Compared
Cyclospasmol | Amlodipine | Nifedipine |
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Cyclospasmol (cyclandelate) | Amlodipine | Nifedipine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nocturnal Leg Cramps, Raynaud's Syndrome. Cyclospasmol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amlodipine is a heart medication that may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but it can cause edema in the ankles or feet. Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Raynaud's... View more |
Prescription only
Nifedipine is used in the treatment of vasospastic angina and occasionally for chronic unstable angina as an add-on to other treatments. It should not be used to rapidly drop blood pressure as this... View more |
Related suggestions Raynaud's Syndrome
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Amlodipine has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 814 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
Nifedipine has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 161 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||
See also: Cyclospasmol side effects in more detail. |
See also: amlodipine side effects in more detail. |
See also: nifedipine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
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Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc | Afeditab CR, Procardia, Procardia XL | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
N/A |
35 hours |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Cyclospasmol:
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A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:
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A total of 608 drugs are known to interact with nifedipine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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July 31, 1992 |
December 31, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||
Patient resources | ||||||||||
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Professional Resources | ||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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