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

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nifedipine

noun

ni·​fed·​i·​pine nī-ˈfed-ə-ˌpēn 

: a calcium channel blocker C₁₇H₁₈N₂O₆ that is a coronary vasodilator used especially in the treatment of angina pectoris see adalat, procardia