Brand name: Nicardia XL 30 Generic name: Nifedipine Strength: 30 mg Dosage form: Extended-release tablet (XL) Drug class: Calcium channel blocker (Dihydropyridine) Composition Nifedipine 30 mg (extended-release) Uses Hypertension (high blood pressure) Angina (chest pain) Raynaud’s phenomenon Administration Route: Oral (by mouth) Dosing frequency: Usually once daily Uses of NICARDIA XL 30 It is mainly used to: Treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Prevent and manage angina (chest pain) Improve blood circulation by relaxing blood vessels Treat Raynaud’s phenomenon (cold, numb fingers/toes due to poor circulation) How it works It is a calcium channel blocker Helps blood vessels relax and widen Lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): The medication helps manage high blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily and reduces the workload on the heart. Angina (Heart-related chest pain) prevention: It is used to prevent the occurrence or reduce the frequency of angina attacks by improving blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle. It is not intended to treat an acute or sudden episode of chest pain.