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nifedipine

British  
/ naɪˈfɛdɪpiːn /

noun

  1. med a calcium-channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure

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Several small-scale studies have produced promising results using different pharmacological interventions such as the tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine, flunarizine, and nifedipine.

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When I went back to my doctor, she dropped the lisinopril and increased the dose of nifedipine.

From Seattle Times

You have seen how grapefruit increases the effectiveness of your nifedipine.

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Q. I take nifedipine for high blood pressure.

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