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Nifedipine is one of the main choices for the treatment of [[Prinzmetal angina]] due to its vasodilating effects on the coronary arteries. | Nifedipine is one of the main choices for the treatment of [[Prinzmetal angina]] due to its vasodilating effects on the coronary arteries. | ||
Other uses include painful spasms of the [[esophagus]] such as from [[cancer]] or [[tetanus]]. | Other uses include painful spasms of the [[esophagus]] such as from [[cancer]] or [[tetanus]]. It is also used for the small subset of people with [[pulmonary hypertension]]. | ||
Finally, nifedipine can be used in the treatment of renal calculi, which are commonly referred to as [[kidney stones]]. Studies have indicated that it helps to relieve renal colic. However, alpha blockers (such as [[tamsulosin]]) have been described as being significantly better. | Finally, nifedipine can be used in the treatment of renal calculi, which are commonly referred to as [[kidney stones]]. Studies have indicated that it helps to relieve renal colic. However, alpha blockers (such as [[tamsulosin]]) have been described as being significantly better. | ||