Nifedipine (brand names
Adalat CC and
Procardia, according to
FDA Orange Book) is a
dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that primarily blocks
L-type calcium channels.
[1] Its main uses are as an
antianginal (especially in
Prinzmetal's angina) and
antihypertensive, although a large number of other indications have recently been found for this agent, such as
Raynaud's phenomenon,
premature labor, and painful spasms of the
esophagus such as in
cancer and
tetanus patients. It is also commonly used for the small subset of
pulmonary hypertension patients whose symptoms respond to
calcium channel blockers. It is on the
World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic
health system.
[2]
Source Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nifedipine
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