PROCARDIA PFIZER Pill — ORANGE CAPSULE, 17mm — Nifedipine
| Imprint | PROCARDIA / PFIZER |
|---|---|
| Colour | ORANGE |
| Shape | CAPSULE |
| Size | 17 |
| Strength | NIFEDIPINE 10 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc |
| NDC | 0069-2600 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | NIFEDIPINE[NIFEDIPINE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "PROCARDIA PFIZER" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Nifedipine
Uses and warnings
Contraindicated with "known hypersensitivity reaction to nifedipine." Key warnings: "excessive and poorly tolerated hypotension" may occur, particularly during initial titration; rarely, "increased frequency, duration and/or severity of angina or acute myocardial infarction" has occurred on starting therapy or at dosage increase; cases of "gastrointestinal obstruction" and bezoar formation, including "tablet adherence to the gastrointestinal wall with ulceration," have been reported with the nondeformable extended-release tablet shell.
Nifedipine extended-release tablets are indicated for: - Management of "vasospastic angina" confirmed by classic pattern of angina at rest, ergonovine-provoked spasm, or angiographically demonstrated coronary artery spasm - Management of "chronic stable angina" in patients inadequately controlled by or intolerant of beta-blockers/nitrates - Treatment of hypertension, alone or combined with other antihypertensive agents.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "PROCARDIA PFIZER".
- • Confirm the colour (ORANGE) and shape (CAPSULE).
- • Compare the size (17) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 8d71fb42-a120-48ea-821e-a0d353146d12.xml