• Drugs help pass more ureteral stones 

    Stevermer, James J.; Ewigman, Bernard; Hickner, John (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
    Prescribe tamsulosin (typically 0.4 mg daily) or nifedipine (typically 30 mg daily) for patients with lower ureteral calculi, to speed stone passage and to avoid surgical intervention. Stength of recommendation: A: ...