Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers block the entry of calcium into muscle cells in artery walls.
- dihydropyridines:
- amlodipine
- felodipine
- isradipine
- lercanidipine
- nicardipine
- nifedipine
- nimodipine
- nitrendipine
- non-dihydropyridines:
- diltiazem
- verapamil
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