Nifedipine
Nifedipine (pronounced: nɪˈfɛdɪpiːn) is a medication primarily used to manage angina, high blood pressure, Raynaud's phenomenon, and premature labor. It is one of the treatments of choice for Prinzmetal angina. It may be used to treat severe high blood pressure in pregnancy. Its use in preterm labor may allow more time for steroids to improve the baby's lungs and time to transfer the mother to a well-qualified medical facility before delivery. Nifedipine is taken by mouth and comes in fast- and slow-release formulations.
Etymology
The term "Nifedipine" is derived from the elements of its chemical structure, which include nitrogen (N), phenyl (Ph), ethyl (E), and diphenyl (Dip), combined with the suffix "-ine" for amines.
Related Terms
- Calcium channel blocker
- Angina
- High blood pressure
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Premature labor
- Prinzmetal angina
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nifedipine
- Wikipedia's article - Nifedipine
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