nifedipine

nifedipine definition - medical

ni·fed·i·pine (nī-fĕdˈə-pēnˌ)

noun
A coronary vasodilator and calcium-channel blocking agent that reduces calcium ions available to heart and smooth muscle, used in the treatment of angina pectoris.

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