Ca + Channel Blockers

Question 1

Used to block the entry of calcium, calcium channel blockers reduce electrical conduction within the hear, decrease force of contraction of the muscle cells and dilate arteries to reduce blood pressure thereby the effort the heart must exert to pump blood.

Side effects are peripheral edema, cardiac arrhythmias and CHF

Answer 1

Amlodipine = Norvasc

Question 2

Used to block the entry of calcium, calcium channel blockers reduce electrical conduction within the hear, decrease force of contraction of the muscle cells and dilate arteries to reduce blood pressure thereby the effort the heart must exert to pump blood.

Side effects are peripheral edema, cardiac arrhythmias and CHF

Answer 2

Nifedipine = Procardia

Question 3

Used to block the entry of calcium, calcium channel blockers reduce electrical conduction within the hear, decrease force of contraction of the muscle cells and dilate arteries to reduce blood pressure thereby the effort the heart must exert to pump blood.

Side effects are peripheral edema, cardiac arrhythmias and CHF

Answer 3

Diltiazem = Cardizem

Question 4

Used to block the entry of calcium, calcium channel blockers reduce electrical conduction within the hear, decrease force of contraction of the muscle cells and dilate arteries to reduce blood pressure thereby the effort the heart must exert to pump blood.

Side effects are peripheral edema, cardiac arrhythmias and CHF

Answer 4

Verapamil = Calan