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Edited Hypertension and Calcium Channel Blockers: Overview 14 years ago

Calcium channel blockers may be prescribed to help control hypertension.

Common calcium channel blockers include:

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Edited Calcium Channel Blockers Side Effects and Warnings: Side Effects and Warnings 14 years ago

Possible side effects of calcium channel blockers include:

  • Constipation
  • Swollen legs
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness (fatigue)
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
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Edited Hypertension and Calcium Channel Blockers: Overview 14 years ago

Calcium channel blockers may be prescribed to help control hypertension.

Common calcium channel blockers include:

... (more)
Edited Hypertension and Calcium Channel Blockers: Effect of Calcium Channel Blockers on Hypertension 14 years ago

Calcium channel blockers relax the blood vessels and lower blood pressure by blocking some activities of heart and blood vessel muscle cells.

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Edited Calcium Channel Blockers Side Effects and Warnings: Side Effects and Warnings 14 years ago

Possible side effects of calcium channel blockers include:

  • Constipation
  • Swollen legs
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness (fatigue)
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
... (more)
Edited Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina and Calcium Channel Blockers: Effect of Calcium Channel Blockers on Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina 14 years ago

Enter section content.. Calcium channel blockers affect the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, blood vessels open wider (dilate). The supply of blood and oxygen to the heart is increased, while the heart's workload is decreased.

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Edited Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina and Calcium Channel Blockers: Overview 14 years ago

Calcium channel blockers are prescribed to prevent anginal attacks and lessen the possibility of heart attacks.

Common calcium channel blockers include:

  • Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
  • Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)
  • Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac)
  • Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  • Felodipine (Plendil)
  • Isradipine (DynaCirc)
  • Nisoldipine (Sular)
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Edited Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina and Calcium Channel Blockers: Effect of Calcium Channel Blockers on Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina 14 years ago

Calcium channel blockers affect the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, blood vessels open wider (dilate). The supply of blood and oxygen to the heart is increased, while the heart's workload is decreased.

... (more)

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