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

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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. — 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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nifedipine was in 1971

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nifedipine

noun
ni·​fed·​i·​pine nī-ˈfed-ə-ˌpēn How to pronounce nifedipine (audio)
: 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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