Drug Name:Nifedipine
Drug Class:Calcium channel blocker
Mechanism of Action:
  • Inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes
  • Relaxes smooth muscle in blood vessels
  • Decreases peripheral vascular resistance
Use:
  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Raynaud's phenomenon
Side Effects:
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing
  • Peripheral edema
  • Hypotension
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to nifedipine
  • Severe hypotension
  • Cardiogenic shock
Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine