Which of the following calcium channel blocker has a predominant peripheral action: September 2006
Ans. C: Nifidepine Sublingual nifedipine has previously been used in hypeensive emergencies. This was found to be dangerous, and has been abandoned. Sublingual nifedipine causes blood-pressure lowering through peripheral vasodilation. It can cause an uncontrollable decrease in blood pressure, reflex tachycardia, and a steal phenomenon in ceain vascular beds
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Nifidepine
Depranil