Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
What does a calcium channel blocker do?
A
they can lower or have no effect on heart rate, decrease blood pressure, can increase exercise capacity in patients with angina, and have no effect in exercise capacity in patients without angina.
2
Q
Alternate name for Diltiazem
A
Cardizem CD
3
Q
Alternate name for Verapamil
A
Calan, Isoptin
4
Q
Why would a calcium channel blocker be prescribed?
A
to control blood pressure and regulate heart rate in cardiac patients.
5
Q
Why would a calcium channel blocker be prescribed instead of a beta blocker?
A
calcium channel blockers are better for lowering blood pressure and can be better suited for patients with asthma compared to a beta blocker.
