nifedipine
Noun
Meaning
calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
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Procardia
ergot
atenolol
minoxidil
acebutolol
esmolol
hydralazine
diltiazem
carvedilol
nitroprusside
diazoxide
nebivolol
bisoprolol
amlodipine
ecastolol
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Nifedipine is more a potent vasodilator and more effective in angina.