CC, as it appears in "Adalat CC®", refers to a formulation of the drug nifedipine.
Here's a breakdown:
According to the provided reference, Adalat CC® is a brand name for nifedipine. Nifedipine is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Nifedipine: The active pharmaceutical ingredient.
- Adalat CC®: A specific brand name for a formulation of nifedipine. The "CC" likely refers to a controlled-release or extended-release formulation.
- Procardia XL®: Another brand name for nifedipine.
Therefore, when you see "CC" associated with a drug name like Adalat CC®, it typically indicates a specific formulation (often controlled-release) of that drug. In this case, Adalat CC® is a formulation of nifedipine. Nifedipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in children who have undergone liver transplantation.
