Definition

A type of medication that helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, often used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure.

Example

The doctor prescribed nifedipine to help manage my high blood pressure.

Conversation

I heard that nifedipine can really help with high blood pressure.

Yeah, my doctor recommended it for my condition.

Have you noticed any differences since you started taking it?

Definitely! It has made a big impact on my overall health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nifedipine is a compound word formed from 'nif-' (a prefix derived from the chemical name 'nifedipine' itself, with no specific meaning) and 'dipine' (a suffix used in the names of certain calcium channel blockers, derived from 'dihydropyridine', which refers to a specific chemical structure). The word refers to a medication that acts as a calcium channel blocker, primarily used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nif-' as part of the unique name of the drug and 'dipine' as relating to its chemical structure, which helps you remember that nifedipine is a medication used for heart-related conditions.

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