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Why is nifedipine mixed w/ lidocaine for an anal fissure?

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Dr. Teresa Menendez Hood answered

Specializes in Cardiology

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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