Lack of a pharmacokinetic interaction between nifedipine and the beta‐ adrenoceptor blockers metoprolol and atenolol.

Abstract

Nifedipine, metoprolol and atenolol were administered orally to young, healthy volunteers. Each drug was given alone and nifedipine was also given with both beta‐adrenoceptor blockers. Each drug was given for 3 days immediately before the study days. Plasma and urine drug concentrations were measured and the relevant pharmacokinetic parameters calculated. No pharmacokinetic interaction between nifedipine and the beta‐adrenoceptor blockers was revealed. 1984 The British Pharmacological Society