nifedipine

ni·fed·i·pine | \ nə-ˈfe-də-ˌpēn

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Definition of nifedipine

: 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 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, "What Exactly Is Altitude Sickness?," 20 Dec. 2018 Some drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as Procardia and Adalat CC (both nifedipine). • — Kathy R. Byrnes, Cincinnati.com, "Dr. says no grapefruit – Here’s why," 6 Aug. 2017

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“Nifedipine.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nifedipine. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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