Procardia (Nifedipine)

Question 1

What is Procardia is used for relaxing smooth muscle in the uterus by blocking what?

Answer 1

Relaxing smooth muscle by blocking Calcium entry

Question 2

What is the administration route for Procardia?

Answer 2

PO

Question 3

What is the administration frequency for Procardia?

Answer 3

PO loading dose of 10-20mg q3-6hr until CTX are rare.

Then, maintenance at 30-60mg q8-12hr

Question 4

What are some Maternal A/E’s of Procardia?

Answer 4

-Hypotension
-headache
-Flushing
-Dizziness
-Nausea

Question 5

What is a Fetal A/E of Procardia?

Answer 5

Hypotension

Question 6

Which patients should not receive Procardia?

Answer 6

Women with intrauterine infections, HTN, and cardiac disease

Question 7

Of the medications in these flashcards, which one should not be mixed with Procardia?

Answer 7

Magnesium Sulfate, because when used together they can cause significant hypotension

Question 8

Of the medications in these flashcards so far, Procardia should NOT be given simultaneously with or immediately after what?

Answer 8

Terbutaline

Question 9

Procardia should be given PO, but not what?

Answer 9

Sublingual