Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. You may not be able to take nifedipine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. This means that it is not known whether nifedipine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take nifedipine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Nifedipine passes into breast milk.
Do not take nifedipine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Take nifedipine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Adalat CC should be taken on an empty stomach.