Cardiovascular Drugs (India)

Nifedipine is used as a coronary vasodilator and an antianginal in the treatment of coronary insufficiency and angina of effort. The chemical designation is 1,4-Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2- nitrophenyl)-3,5- pyridine dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester; It is a yellow crystalline powder; insoluble in water , soluble in ethanol; melting point 171 - 175 C; administered orally.