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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
InnoPran XL) timolol (Blocadren, discontinued) Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)Calcium is needed by all muscle cells, including those of the heart and muscles and surrounding arteries, in order for the cells to contract. CCBs inhibit the movement of calcium into muscle cells. The reduction in calcium reduces the force of the heart's muscular pumping action (cardiac contraction) and thereby reduces blood pressure. These medications also relax the muscle cells surrounding the arteries to further reduce blood pressure.Three major types of calcium channel blockers are available. One type is the dihydropyridines, which do not slow the heart rate or cause other abnormal heart rates or rhythms (cardiac arrhythmias). They are commonly used for treating high blood pressure and are very effective in reducing blood pressure in African Americans.Common side effects of CCBs Water retention in the arm and legs (peripheral edema) Constipation Shortness of breath Rash HeadacheThis list is not does not include all side effects or adverse events for CCBs.This class of medicine also are used for other health conditions, for example: Migraine headache prevention Chest pain (angina) Abnormal heart beats Essential tremor Pheochromocytoma Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis Portal hypertensionExamples of brand and generic names available for CCBs amlodipine (Norvasc) amlodipine and atorvastatin (Caduet) amlodipine and benazepril (Lotrel) amlodipine and valsartan (Exforge) amlodipine and telmisartan (Twynsta) amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor) amlodipine and olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide (Tribenzor) amlodipine and aliskiren (Tekamlo has been discontinued in the US) amlodipine and aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide (Amturnide has been discontinued in the US) amlodipine and perindopril (Prestalia) clevidipine (Cleviprex) diltiazem (Cardizem) felodipine (Plendil has been discontinued in the US) isradipine (Dynacirc has been discontinued in the US) nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat CC, Afeditab) nicardipine (Cardene, Cardene SR) nimodipine (Nimotop has been discontinued in the US) nisoldipine (Sular) verapamil (Calan)The other two types of CCBs are referred to as the non-dihydropyridine agents. One type is verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan) and the other is diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac, Dilacor, and Diltia). Subscribe to MedicineNet's Heart Health Newsletter By clicking "Submit," I agree to the MedicineNet Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. I also agree to receive emails from
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