What does "nifedipine" mean?

A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.

What is a synonym for "nifedipine"?

Common synonyms include: procardia.

Pronounced //nʌɪˈfɛd.ɪ.piːn//.

//nʌɪˈfɛd.ɪ.piːn// noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders. countable, uncountable
2
calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks wordnet

From ni(tro)phe(nyl) + di(hydro)p(yrid)ine.

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