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CCB
Ch 20 antihypertensive agents for cardiovascular -pharm tech
Question | Answer |
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Calcium Channel Blockers | block the movement of calcium ions into cell membranes and cause vasodilation |
two classification of CCB | dihydropyridines and nondihydropyridines |
dihydropyridines | primarily treat high blood pressure |
nondihydropyridines | help with certain dysrhythmias |
Adalat, Procardia | nifedipine *dihydropyridines |
Norvasc | amlodipine *dihydropyridines |
Cardene | nicardipine *dihydropyridines |
Cardizem | diltazem *nondihydropyridines |
Calan, Verelan, Isoptin | verapamil *nondihydropyridines |
DynaCirc | isradipine |