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..
Injuries to the skin â be it an ingrown toenail, a blister, or an opening in the nail bed â can occur without the patientâs knowledge and lead to fungal or bacterial infections like paronychia and cellulitis. In the worst case scenario, the infection may affect the bone, which is referred to as osteomyelitis.