noun
- A calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain).
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; commonly prescribed drug
Examples
- The doctor prescribed nifedipine to help control her high blood pressure.
- Nifedipine works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
- Patients taking nifedipine should avoid grapefruit juice, as it can increase drug levels in the body.
- Nifedipine is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations.
- The cardiologist recommended nifedipine as a first-line treatment for the patient's angina.