Does Adalat Lower Heart Rate?

Adalat (nifedipine) is a calcium channel blocker drug that relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload and is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and to treat chest pain (angina).

Does nifedipine reduce heart rate?

Nifedipine retard increased the heart rate of patients with ischemic heart disease only during the day and reduced parasympathetic activity.

How does nifedipine affect heart rate?

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, nifedipine relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.