What is Nifedipine?

Dihydropyridine 1st gen, mainly arteriolar vasodilator. Minimal effect on cardiac conduction and HR Useful for angina by spontaneous coronary vasospasm Oral short T1/2, hepatic metabolism eliminated in urine and feces Side effects (flushing, headache, hypotension, peripheral edema and constipation (Major)) May cause reflex tachycardia if marked vasodilation