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CCB
Ch 20 antihypertensive agents for cardiovascular -pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |