nifedipine
noun
ni·fed·i·pine
nə-ˈfe-də-ˌpēn 
-pən
: a calcium channel blocker C17H18N2O6 that is a coronary vasodilator used especially in the treatment of angina pectoris
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Brand names for nifedipine include Procardia and Adalat. Pentoxifylline: While this drug is only approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for intermittent claudication (muscle pain), it is frequently used off-label to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as chilblains.
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Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Based on this study, dexamethasone can be taken to prevent fluid buildup in the lungs for people who cannot take nifedipine or tadalafil.2
5.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Calcium channel blockers: These medications, including nifedipine (used to treat high blood pressure), can help treat and prevent chilblains.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
However, nifedipine should only be taken for treatment when moving to lower elevations and accessing supplemental oxygen or portable hyperbaric therapy (an oxygen treatment) are impossible.2
The dosage for nifedipine ER does not change for prevention or treatment.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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
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Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Based on this study, dexamethasone can be taken to prevent fluid buildup in the lungs for people who cannot take nifedipine or tadalafil.2
5.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Calcium channel blockers: These medications, including nifedipine (used to treat high blood pressure), can help treat and prevent chilblains.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
However, nifedipine should only be taken for treatment when moving to lower elevations and accessing supplemental oxygen or portable hyperbaric therapy (an oxygen treatment) are impossible.2
The dosage for nifedipine ER does not change for prevention or treatment.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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
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“Nifedipine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nifedipine. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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nifedipine
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ni·fed·i·pine
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