DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs) that are used to treat angina (heart pain), high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms. verapamil (Covera-HS, Veralan PM, Calan).
Doctors at Saline Memorial Hospital confirmed the cellulitis but could not confirm the pedicure was definitely the source of the infection. Dr. Michael Pafford said Pedicures and manicures aren't the only that cause it, but we definitely we do see it associated with that..
What Is It? Cellulitis is a serious bacterial infection of the skin. Bacteria break through the skin's protective outer layer, typically at the site of an injury, such as a cut, puncture, sore, burn or bite. Cellulitis can occur at the site of surgery, or where there is a catheter. Once beneath the skin surface, bacteria multiply and make chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin. Cellulitis that is not caused by a wound or catheter most often occurs on the legs and feet.