Although not approved for this purpose, immediate-release nifedipine capsules have been used (orally and sublingually) for acute reduction of blood pressure. The literature reports several cases of profound hypotension, myocardial infarction, and death when immediate-release nifedipine was used in this way. Immediate-release nifedipine capsules should not be used for the acute reduction of blood pressure.

Tenif is atenolol and nifedipine.