Nifedipine names?

What are the common names for nifedipine?

Nifedipine is sold under multiple brand names and also appears under different spellings or formatting in some countries. Commonly used brand names include:

- Adalat
- Procardia (including Procardia XL for extended-release formulations)

It’s the same medicine (nifedipine), but the brand name can vary by manufacturer and country.

What “nifedipine” might look like on a prescription or label

On drug labels, nifedipine may appear with form or dosing details, such as:
- “nifedipine ER” or “extended-release”
- “nifedipine XL” (typically extended-release)
- “nifedipine SR” (sustained-release, where used)

Different formulations are designed to release the drug at different speeds, so it matters whether the label specifies extended-release.

Is “nifedipine” the generic name, and are brands interchangeable?

Yes. “Nifedipine” is the generic name, and brand products (like Adalat or Procardia) contain nifedipine. However, immediate-release and extended-release versions are not always interchangeable due to different release profiles.

Where does DrugPatentWatch.com fit in?

If you’re looking for manufacturer or patent-related information tied to specific brand versions, DrugPatentWatch.com can help track those details: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Sources:
1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/