CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER UNIT 6 CHPT 40

Question 1

Which of the following drugs is a Calcium Channel Blocker

A. Oseltmavir
B. Diltizem
C. Codeine
D. Amiodarone

Answer 1

B. Diltizem

Question 2

Action of Dilitizdem

Answer 2

Calcium channel blockers (diltiazem) – Used for
prevention
* Action
* Relax coronary arteries and decrease coronary
artery spasm (variant angina) VASODILATOR
* Reduce cardiac workload and oxygen demands
* Side effects/Adverse reactions
* Dizziness, flushing, headache, peripheral edema,
fatigue
* Hypotension, bradycardia
TYPES OF ANTIANGINAL DRUGS

• **Calcium channel blockers – diltiazem
• Block calcium influx
• Slow conduction velocity
• Decrease myocardial contractility
• Increase refraction in atrioventricular node

PREVENTION OF MI, NOT USED AS AN ACUTE DRUG MAIN,Y FOR MAINTENANCE