Definition of calcium-channel blocker Calcium-channel blocker
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What does calcium-channel blocker mean?
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| calcium-channel blocker - any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine | ||
| calcium blocker | ||
| medicament, medicinal drug, medication, medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies | ||
| cardizem, diltiazem a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure | ||
| nifedipine, procardia calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks | ||
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