Nifedipine
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
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Nifedipine 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.

Calcium channel blockers edit (http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Template:Beta_blockers_%28cardioselective%29)
Class I edit (http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Template:Calcium_channel_blockers_%28class_I%29) {Verapamil}	Class II edit (http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Template:Calcium_channel_blockers_%28class_II%29) {Amlodipine} {Felodipine} {Nicardipine} {Nifedipine} {Nisoldipine} {Nimodipine}	Class III edit (http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Template:Calcium_channel_blockers_%28class_III%29) {Diltiazem}