Overview on calcium channel blockers , in this first part we will discuss their classification, mechanism of action as well as clinical indications. Calcium channel blockers , which dilate arteries by reducing calcium flux into cells, effectively lower blood pressure, especially in combination with other drugs, and some formulations of agents of this class are approved for treating angina or cardiac dysrhythmias. Calcium channel blockers (CCBs ) are a class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure, angina, abnormal heart rhythms, migraines, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathies, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Side effects include headache, constipation, rash, nausea, flushing, edema (fluid accumulation in tissues), drowsiness, low blood pressure, and dizziness. Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are prescribed to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and irregular heartbeats by reducing calcium flow to the heart and arteries. Common side effects of CCBs ...
