nifedipine

noun

ni·​fed·​i·​pine nə-ˈfe-də-ˌpēn How to pronounce nifedipine (audio)
-pən
: a calcium channel blocker C17H18N2O6 that is a coronary vasodilator used especially in the treatment of angina pectoris

Examples of nifedipine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Certain ones, such as Adalat CC (nifedipine) and Procardia XL, may adversely interact with grapefruit. Amanda Gardner, Health, 10 Sep. 2023 Dexamethasone and nifedipine are both used for emergency treatment of moderate to severe symptoms and even HAPE and HACE. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 June 2023 Some other altitude sickness medications include dexamethasone and nifedipine. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 June 2023 Some of the women were treated for their high blood pressure with medications such as labetalol and nifedipine; the other women received no blood pressure treatment. Mark Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2022 For high blood pressure, my doctor took me off amlodipine 5 mg and prescribed a different calcium channel blocker, nifedipine. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Oct. 2021 If that’s not possible, treatment with supplemental oxygen may be enough, the CDC says, along with drugs such as nifedipine, which acts on your body’s calcium to increase your access to blood and oxygen while easing some of the burden on your heart. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 20 Dec. 2018 Some drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as Procardia and Adalat CC (both nifedipine). • Kathy R. Byrnes, Cincinnati.com, 6 Aug. 2017

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Word History

Etymology

probably nitr- + -fe- (from phenyl) + -dipine (by alteration & shortening from pyridine)

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nifedipine was in 1971

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Cite this Entry

“Nifedipine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nifedipine. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

nifedipine

noun
ni·​fed·​i·​pine nī-ˈfed-ə-ˌpēn How to pronounce nifedipine (audio)
: a calcium channel blocker C17H18N2O6 that is a coronary vasodilator used especially in the treatment of angina pectoris see adalat, procardia
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