Page last updated: 2024-11-01

nifedipine and Dysmenorrhea

nifedipine has been researched along with Dysmenorrhea in 10 studies

Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstruation.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The effects of the calcium antagonist nifedipine on uterine activity and lower abdominal pain were studied during the first menstrual day in 10 women with severe primary dysmenorrhoea."7.66Effects of nifedipine on myometrial activity and lower abdominal pain in women with primary dysmenorrhoea. ( Andersson, KE; Ulmsten, U, 1978)
"The calcium antagonist, nifedipine, was used to identify patients with primary dysmenorrhea caused by myometrial hyperactivity."3.67Calcium blockade as a rapid pharmacological test to evaluate primary dysmenorrhea. ( Ulmsten, U, 1985)
"The effects of the calcium antagonist nifedipine on uterine activity and lower abdominal pain were studied during the first menstrual day in 10 women with severe primary dysmenorrhoea."3.66Effects of nifedipine on myometrial activity and lower abdominal pain in women with primary dysmenorrhoea. ( Andersson, KE; Ulmsten, U, 1978)
"Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker in widespread clinical use for preterm labour due to its ability to inhibit uterine contractions in that setting."2.72Nifedipine for primary dysmenorrhoea. ( Earl, RA; Grivell, RM, 2021)
"Fifteen women regularly suffering from migraine during the menstrual period reported increased headache after intake of the drug."1.26Trial of the calcium antagonist nifedipine in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea. ( Andersson, KE; Sandahl, B; Ulmsten, U, 1979)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19909 (90.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (10.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Earl, RA1
Grivell, RM1
Forman, A3
Ulmsten, U5
Andersson, KE3
Anderson, KE1
Vázquez Camacho, L1
Mondero, NA1
Sandahl, B1
Gaviño Ambriz, S1
Gaviño Gabiño, F1
Ahued Ahued, JR1

Reviews

1 review available for nifedipine and Dysmenorrhea

ArticleYear
Nifedipine for primary dysmenorrhoea.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2021, Dec-18, Volume: 12

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Menstruation

2021

Trials

1 trial available for nifedipine and Dysmenorrhea

ArticleYear
[Use of a calcium antagonist in the management of primary dysmenorrhea].
    Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico, 1986, Volume: 54

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Child; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Dysmenorrhea

1986

Other Studies

8 other studies available for nifedipine and Dysmenorrhea

ArticleYear
Aspects of inhibition of myometrial hyperactivity in primary dysmenorrhea.
    Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica. Supplement, 1983, Volume: 113

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Calcium; Calcium Channel Blockers; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Dysmenorrhea

1983
Combined effects of diflunisal and nifedipine on uterine contractility in dysmenorrhoeic patients.
    Prostaglandins, 1982, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Diflunisal; Drug Interactions; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Nifedipine; Palliati

1982
Calcium entry blockade as a therapeutic principle in the female urogenital tract.
    Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica. Supplement, 1984, Volume: 121

    Topics: Adult; Calcium Channel Blockers; Diflunisal; Dysmenorrhea; Fallopian Tubes; Female; Humans; Labor, O

1984
[Treatment of essential dysmenorrhea with a coronary vasodilator].
    Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico, 1983, Volume: 51, Issue:315

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Drug Evaluation; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Nifedipine; Vasodilator Agents

1983
Nifedipine in the treatment of dysmenorrhea.
    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1983, Volume: 82, Issue:9 Suppl

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Nifedipine; Pyridines

1983
Trial of the calcium antagonist nifedipine in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea.
    Archives of gynecology, 1979, Volume: 227, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dysmenorrhea; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Female; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Ni

1979
Effects of nifedipine on myometrial activity and lower abdominal pain in women with primary dysmenorrhoea.
    British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 1978, Volume: 85, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Myometrium; Nifedipine; Pain; Pyridines

1978
Calcium blockade as a rapid pharmacological test to evaluate primary dysmenorrhea.
    Gynecologic and obstetric investigation, 1985, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Nifedipine; Uterine Contraction

1985