Ca Channel Blockers Flashcards
What is nifedipine?
It is a ca channel blocker. It stops calcium from entering the cell, therefore, reducing muscular contraction.
It lowers blood pressure
What is diltiazem?
It is a Ca channel blocker it stops calcium from entering the cell, therefore, reducing muscular contraction
It lowers blood pressure
What is amlodipine?
It is a Ca channel blocker it blocks calcium from entering the cell that for reducing muscular contraction
It is good to lower blood pressure
Must avoid grapefruit
It can cause, stomach pain and peripheral edema
What is verapamil?
It is a calcium channel blocker that stops calcium from entering the cell the for reducing muscular contraction
It lowers blood pressure
Avoid grapefruit went on this medication
Side effects include abdominal pain and peripheral edema
