calcium channel blocker
noun
: any of a class of drugs (such as verapamil) that prevent or slow the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells and are used especially to treat some forms of angina pectoris and some cardiac arrhythmias
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As with AFib, a cardiologist might prescribe beta blockers or calcium channel blockers to treat the symptoms and control the heart’s rhythm.
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Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Researchers found that the supplement may alter the effectiveness of certain diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
Calcium Channel Blockers Grapefruit may interact with some blood pressure medications—specifically the calcium channel blocker drug class.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
Magnesium can act like a natural calcium channel blocker and potentially affect blood pressure.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Cardiologists may also recommend drugs to restore a more normal heartbeat, including beta blockers or calcium channel blockers, which work by lowering the heart’s pumping rate and giving the cardiac muscles a bit of a biological break.
—Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
The same beta blockers and calcium channel blockers used to treat arrhythmias can also be used to slow the heart enough to allow the left ventricle to fill to the best of its ability.
—Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Instead, they are used after ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and calcium channel blockers (CCBs).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 18 July 2024
Common blood pressure medications, like calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers and diuretics, can have effects such as increasing the likelihood of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances during extreme heat.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 June 2024
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Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Researchers found that the supplement may alter the effectiveness of certain diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
Calcium Channel Blockers Grapefruit may interact with some blood pressure medications—specifically the calcium channel blocker drug class.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
Magnesium can act like a natural calcium channel blocker and potentially affect blood pressure.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Cardiologists may also recommend drugs to restore a more normal heartbeat, including beta blockers or calcium channel blockers, which work by lowering the heart’s pumping rate and giving the cardiac muscles a bit of a biological break.
—Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
The same beta blockers and calcium channel blockers used to treat arrhythmias can also be used to slow the heart enough to allow the left ventricle to fill to the best of its ability.
—Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Instead, they are used after ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and calcium channel blockers (CCBs).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 18 July 2024
Common blood pressure medications, like calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers and diuretics, can have effects such as increasing the likelihood of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances during extreme heat.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 June 2024
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“Calcium channel blocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20channel%20blocker. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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