any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine
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calcium blocker::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | calcium-channel blocker |
| Type of | medicine, medicament, medication, medicinal drug |
| Has types | nifedipine, procardia, calan, verapamil, cardizem, diltiazem, isoptin |
Examples of calcium blocker
calcium blocker
Those taking the ACE-calcium blocker combo had about 15 percent fewer heart-related problems or strokes, Jamerson said.
From the newsobserver.com
One of the calcium blocker manufacturers believes clinical decisions should not be based on this type of study alone.
From the time.com
Again, these effects occur even in the presence of a calcium channel blocker.
From the sciencedaily.com
The study was stopped in October after it was clear that people on the ACE-calcium blocker combo were doing better than subjects using a different combination.
From the denverpost.com
The increase in the enzyme's expression could be prevented by a calcium channel blocker.
From the nature.com
The patent is for an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor with a calcium channel blocker.
From the bloomberg.com
The magnesium content of lima beans is a calcium channel blocker.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The cardiologist prescribed a medication that was a combination ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker.
From the latimes.com
The calcium channel blocker used in the study was amlodipine.
From the sciencedaily.com
