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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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

单词	nifedipine
释义	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 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web 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
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nifedipine

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Medical Definition

noun