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Are nimodipine and nifedipine the same type of medicine?
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Yes: They are both dihydropyridine calcium blockers and have similar effects on the circulation, specifically relaxing the smooth muscle cells that comprise the arteries and so opening the circulation and reducing blood pressure.
Answered 1/28/2015
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