what is the purpose of nifedipine
Nifedipine is approved to control high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Classified as a calcium-channel blocker, nifedipine blocks the passage of calcium into cardiac and smooth muscle, like those of the uterus. And calcium is needed for the uterus to contract. Nifedipine is one of the most widely used and studied medications among the calcium-channel blockers to suppress preterm contractions. But the use of tocolytics is controversial. In 80 percent of women with suspected preterm labor, early delivery will not occur.