A calcium channel blocker that is antianginal and antihypertensive by depressing the contraction of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle. This increases heart rate and cardiac output, and decreases systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure. A coronary vasodilator drug that may be associated with gingival overgrowth.
A class of drugs called calcium channel blockers that lower blood pressure by relaxing (widening) blood vessels.
A drug which stops the heart muscles from taking up calcium, used in the treatment of high blood pressure and angina pectoris.
A calcium channel blocker that can reduce angina pain. It can also be used as an antihypertensive agent.
Drug of the calcium channel blocker class useful in the treatment of hypertension, angina, heart failure, and migraine. Experimentally, this agent has been used in patients with central nervous system problems as well. Adverse effects include fluid retention, nausea, and tachycardia. Excess hypotension may occur when nifedipine is used for severe hypertension, especially in combination with nitroglycerin.
An antiangina, antihypertensive drug. Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) is used to treat high blood pressure and angina, chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart because of clogged arteries. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that improves blood flow in the heart by dilating or widening the arteries to reduce the heart’s workload.
A member of the calcium-channel blockers group of cardiovascular drugs. It relaxes vascular smooth muscle and dilates coronary and peripheral arteries. Nifedipine has been used to prevent and treat angina pectoris and certain types of hypertension.
An agent categorized as a calcium channel blocker medication, primarily employed to forestall and manage angina pectoris (chest discomfort caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart). Nifedipine is also commonly utilized in addressing hypertension (elevated blood pressure) and conditions impacting circulation, including Raynaud’s disease.
Potential adverse effects of nifedipine encompass swelling in the hands and feet due to edema (fluid buildup in tissues), skin flushing, headaches, and dizziness.