title: Calcium channel blockers and dysmenorrhea.
abstract: Dysmenorrhea is a significant problem in adolescents. Routine medical management has included analgesics and prostaglandin inhibitors. We describe the use of a calcium channel blocker, nicardipine, in the management of an adolescent who was refractory in routine treatment for severe dysmenorrhea. The patient had excellent resolution of menstrual cramping without serious side effects. The role of calcium channel blockers in the management of refractory dysmenorrhea should be further studied to examine a future role.
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Earl
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mercola
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009529:Nicardipine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists; D009529:Nicardipine