NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 10 Question 81 Discussion

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Question #: 81
Topic #: 10

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What is the active ingredient found in the medicine Adalat?

ANifedipine

BAdalimumab

CDigoxin

DSimvastatin

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The dihydropyridine drug -- nifedipine -- is the active ingredient found in the medicine Adalat. Nifedipine is used to treat angina, Reynaud's phenomenon and hypertension. It is also used as a tocolytic agent in premature labor.

by Yoko at May 09, 2024, 07:01 AM

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Chauncey

5 months ago

Good to know! I need to revise my notes. Thanks, everyone!

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Marquetta

6 months ago

No, Simvastatin is for cholesterol. Adalat's active ingredient is definitely Nifedipine.

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Arminda

6 months ago

I thought it was Simvastatin, but now I'm not sure.

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Erick

6 months ago

That sounds right. I remember Nifedipine is used for hypertension. Adalat is for hypertension too, right?

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Dick

7 months ago

Yeah, I think it's Nifedipine.

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Gregoria

7 months ago

Did you see the question about Adalat?

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