nifedipine has been researched along with Tension-Type Headache in 1 studies
Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.
Tension-Type Headache: A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) PAIN of mild to moderate intensity in the HEAD; SCALP; or NECK. The subtypes are classified by frequency and severity of symptoms. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with MUSCLE CONTRACTION and stress. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Nifedipine is a useful agent for the management of migraine as it reduces frequency and severity of pain but the drug cannot be recommended for tension headache." | 2.68 | Nifedipine in migraine and tension headache: a randomised double blind crossover study. ( Ahuja, RC; Garg, RK; Nag, D; Shukla, R, 1995) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Shukla, R | 1 |
| Garg, RK | 1 |
| Nag, D | 1 |
| Ahuja, RC | 1 |
1 trial available for nifedipine and Tension-Type Headache
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Nifedipine in migraine and tension headache: a randomised double blind crossover study.
Topics: Adult; Calcium Channel Blockers; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administration Schedu | 1995 |