Procardia (Noun)
Meaning
Calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Procardia to her patient to treat high blood pressure and angina.
- Procardia, a type of calcium channel blocker, is used to prevent certain types of chest pain.
- Studies have shown that taking Procardia may actually increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks in some patients.
- The medication Procardia is available in both oral and injectable forms to treat cardiovascular conditions.
- Despite its potential benefits in treating cardiovascular disease, Procardia has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack in certain populations.