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. 2012 Fall;8(3):97–118.

Table 5.

Calcium channel blockers available in Iran

Drug Drug form Initial dosage Maximum dosage Daily dose frequency
Dihydropyridine calciumchannel blockers
Amlodipine Tab long acting (5 and 10 mg) 2.5 mg 10 mg 1
Nifedipine Extended release Cap (20 mg) 30 mg 60 mg 1
Non-dihydropyridine calciumchannel blockers
Verapamil Immediate release Tab (40 mg) 80 mg 320 mg 2-3
Diltiazem Immediate release Tab (60 mg) 30 mg 60 mg 3
Extended release Tab (120 mg) 120 mg 540 mg 1

Tab: Tablet; Cap: Capsule