calcium channel blocker

any of a class of drugs, including nifedipine, diltiazem, and verapamil, that relax vascular and other smooth muscle tissue by preventing calcium ions from entering their cells, used to treat headaches, high blood pressure, angina pectoris, heart failure, etc.

sometimes written cal′cium-chan′nel blocker

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calcium channel blocker

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Any of a class of drugs that inhibit the movement of calcium ions across the cell membranes of cardiac and smooth muscle and are used to treat cardiovascular disorders.

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Noun

(plural calcium channel blockers)

(pharmacology) A class of drug used to treat hypertension and also angina and arrhythmia.

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calcium channel blocker - Medical Definition

Any of a class of drugs that inhibit the movement of calcium ions across the cell membranes of cardiac and smooth muscle and are used to treat cardiovascular disorders.

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