Nifedipine
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| 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl) -3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester | |
| CAS number 21829–25–4 | ATC code C08CA05 |
| Chemical formula | C17H18N2O6 |
| Molecular weight | 346.337 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Elimination half-life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | ? |
| Routes of administration | ? |
Nifedipine (brand name Adalat and Procardia) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Its main uses are in angina pectoris (especially Prinzmetal angina) and hypertension, although a large number of other uses have recently been found for this agent, such as Raynaud's phenomenon, premature labor, and painful spasms of the esophagus in cancer patients.
See Also
- Nifedipine – rxlist.com
- Nifedipine – medlineplus.org
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