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Re: Procardia/Nifedipine

From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 02:40:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Mary wrote: >
>I stumbled upon a post here questioning Procardia usage during
>pregnancy. I cannot seem to post to that particular thread so I
>apologize first.
>
>Now, the reason I am posting is because, 1. I too, was wondering if
>there were any adverse effects to the baby from Nifedipine usage.
>2. I am wondering why, if this is in use, does it not have FDA approval
>for the use of preterm labor/anti-contraction situations? (and I know
>not all information on the web is perfect and true BUT...)
>
>I guess what I'm trying to drag out of an educated medical professional
>is: Would I be safer using Ritoden (I think that's the correct spelling)
>that IS FDA approved for the specific use of anti-contraction or should
>I honestly feel comfortable using a 'new' drug that isn't approved for
>the use it is prescribed to me for (preterm labor/irritable uterus)?
>AND, if the answer IS to be safer with Ritoden, as a patient, are my
>rights as such that I can request that I be placed on that rather than
>Procardia?
>I was informed that Procardia is for usage on smooth muscle tissue
>(heart) and that the uterus is a smooth muscle so that's why the
>presciption of it. Anyway, thanks and I look forward to hearing what
>you have to say on the subject.
>
>I thank you for reading and I'll be researching both medications on my
>own but just wanted an HONEST opinion on the drug itself.
>
>*Sites referenced/researched:
>http://www.adrugrecall.com/procardia/procardia.html
>http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/pro1352.htm
>http://www.accessmednet.com/
>http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/nifedip_wcp.htm
>http://www.pfizer.com/download/uspi_procardia.pdf <--acrobat reader
>needed
>http://www.ecureme.com/eMyHealth/data/Nifedipine_(Procardia_XL).asp

My sincerest apologies, I forgot! I'm 27 years old and having my first child ever. I am currently 33-34 weeks pregnant. Thanks! Mary

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