Used primarily in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions, this compound functions as a calcium channel blocker. It helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, making it effective for managing high blood pressure, chronic stable angina, and variant angina (Prinzmetal's angina). By reducing the heart's workload and oxygen demand, it supports overall cardiac function. The compound is administered orally or intravenously in clinical settings and is valued for its rapid onset in acute situations. Its cis configuration contributes to higher potency and selectivity in blocking calcium channels within vascular smooth muscle and the heart.