Nifedipine is a first generation calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. Nifedipine therapy is associated with a low rate of serum enzyme elevations and has been linked to several instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury. Background.
The Achilles tendon or heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon (Latin: Tendo calcaneus), is a tendon of the back of the leg, and the thickest in the human body. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.
Achilles Tendinitis. The Achilles tendon is a thick tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel. It functions in conjunction with the muscles to lift the heel during walking and running. When the Achilles tendon gets overworked or overstretched, an irritation of the tendon can occur, known as Achilles tendinitis.