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Using calcium-channel blockers during breastfeeding
2 June 2023Nifedipine and verapamil are the CCBs of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and health infant only.
Using amlodipine or MR felodipine for angina and hypertension
13 March 2023Guidance on choosing and switching between amlodipine and modified-release (MR) felodipine for angina and hypertension.
Managing peripheral oedema caused by calcium channel blockers
26 September 2022All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.
Refrigerated Storage
AmlodipineRosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Amlodipine
Oral solution (1mg/ml and 2mg/ml)
Contact Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd in all cases where a deviation from the recommended storage conditions has occurred. Refer to the current BNF for company contact details.
Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk
7 October 2021
Amlodipine ThameThame Laboratories
Thame Laboratories
Amlodipine Thame
Oral solution (5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml)
Contact Thame Laboratories in all cases where a deviation from the recommended storage conditions has occurred. Refer to the current BNF for company contact details.
Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk
7 October 2021
Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
IstinPfizer Ltd
Pfizer Ltd
Istin
Tablets 5mg, 10mg
R2 · Red 2Drug is not suitable for CAs due to theoretical reasons that cannot be mitigated.
Unsuitable
Disintegrates in presence of small amount of water.
9 November 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Nifedipine, Verapamil
Moderate level of published evidence of use in breastfeeding
Long half-life increases risk of accumulation in breastfed infants
Variable amounts in breast milk
Monitor infant for adverse effects
Used in infants >1 month
16 September 2019