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    GlossaryNifedipine

    medication that relaxes blood vessels to treat high blood pressure

    Nifedipine, also known by brand names such as Adalat and Procardia, is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which work by relaxing the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and reducing its workload.

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