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DIHYDROPYRIDINE CALCIUM CHANNEL
BLOCKER INTERCHANGE
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ORDERED DRUG
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INTERCHANGED TO |
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Nifedipine XL1, 2
20 mg
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Amlodpine 2.5 mg |
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Nifedipine XL1, 2 30 mg or 40 mg
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Amlodipine 5 mg |
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Nifedipine XL1, 2 60 or 90 mg
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Amlodipine 10 mg |
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Felodipine
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Amlodipine at a dose equivalent to felodipine (e.g. felodipine 5 mg
= amlodipine 5 mg)
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1
nifedipine XL not interchanged in pregnancy
2 prescriber
to be contacted for nifedipine XL doses greater than 90 mg
Note that nifedipine immediate release capsules remain on formulary for
PRN use,
but should not be used on a regular basis due to risk of sudden hypotension, MI,
death.
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