Drug Groups

approved

Description

Nilvadipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) for treatment of hypertension.

Indication

For the management of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension.

Pharmacology

Nilvadipine is similar to other dihydropyridines including amlodipine, felodipine, isradipine, and nicardipine. Nilvadipine is used to treat Prinzmetal's angina, hypertension, and other vascular disorders such as Raynaud's phenomenon. By blocking the calcium channels, Nifedipine inhibits the spasm of the coronary artery and dilates the systemic arteries, results in a increase of myocardial oxygen supply and a decrease in systemic blood pressure.

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