Comparing Nifedipine vs Progesterone
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Nifedipine is used in the treatment of vasospastic angina and occasionally for chronic unstable angina as an add-on to other treatments. Nifedipine should not be used to rapidly drop blood pressure... View more |
Progesterone is a hormone that is used to treat female conditions associated with ovulation, fertility, menstruation, menopause, or abnormal uterine bleeding. It may increase the risk of blood clots... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, peripheral edema, lower extremity edema, flushing, and flushing sensation. See the full nifedipine side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal cramps, depression, dizziness, and headache. See the full progesterone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all progesterone prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Adalat, Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Procardia, Procardia XL | Crinone, Cyclogest, Endometrin, First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Gestone, Milprosa, Prometrium | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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5 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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 |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
Oral Formulations
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Oral Formulations See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 516 drugs are known to interact with nifedipine:
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A total of 169 drugs are known to interact with progesterone:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 31, 1981 |
November 01, 1974 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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