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Why is nifedipine mixed w/ lidocaine for an anal fissure?
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Nifedipine : It is a vasodilator so it gets more blood to that area so the Lidocaine can take quicker effect. It can also help to relax your sphincter tone.
Answered 9/29/2015
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Anal fissure: The Nifedipine relaxes the sphincter and Lidocaine is used to numb the area to decrease pain.
Answered 3/20/2017
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