nifedipine
nifedipine
Definition
ni·fedi·pine (ni fed′ə pēn′)
noun
a yellow, crystalline powder, CHNO, that dilates blood vessels, used to treat angina pectoris, hypertension, etc.
nifedipine
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- receive: A review of patients receiving nifedipine or amlodipine at two GP practices was carried out in line with British Hypertension Society guidelines.
- prescribe: If symptoms interfere with daily activities and do not respond to initial management, consider prescribing nifedipine.
Adjective modifier
- acting: The dosage is 20 mg of long acting nifedipine, six hourly.
- long: The dosage is 20 mg of long acting nifedipine, six hourly.
Modifies a noun
- capsule: Nifedipine capsules: 10mg three times a day NHS prescription.
Noun used with modifier
- ingredient: This medicine contains the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker.
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