Nifedipine Tablets and Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets can both be used to treat high blood pressure, the difference is that Nifedipine Tablets are short-acting preparations and Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets are long-acting preparations.
1. Nifedipine tablets: Nifedipine tablets can lower blood pressure in a short time after taking, the effect lasts about 4-8 hours, and usually patients need to take it 3 times a day. Nifedipine tablets can also be taken to quickly control blood pressure when there is a sudden surge in blood pressure.
2. Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets: It is a long-acting preparation for controlling blood pressure, which is slowly released in the body to achieve the purpose of controlling blood pressure, usually taken 1 to 2 times a day, which is more suitable for chronic, stable hypertension patients to take for a long time.
If you need to use the above drugs, please consult your physician and take them as prescribed by your doctor.