Comparing Nifedipine vs Terbutaline
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premature Labor, Asthma - acute, Allergic Asthma, Asthma - Maintenance. terbutaline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Nifedipine has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 159 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Terbutaline has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 21% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: nifedipine side effects in more detail. |
See also: terbutaline side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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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. |
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| Afeditab CR, Procardia, Procardia XL |
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| 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. | |||||||||
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5 hours |
16 hours |
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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
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 612 drugs are known to interact with nifedipine:
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A total of 428 drugs are known to interact with terbutaline:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 31, 1981 |
April 22, 1975 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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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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