Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Cardiovascular Agents > Calcium Channel Blockers Terms and Definitions




Calcium Channel Blockers

Medical Definition: A class of drugs that act by selective inhibition of calcium influx through cell membranes or on the release and binding of calcium in intracellular pools. Since they are inducers of vascular and other smooth muscle relaxation, they are used in the drug therapy of hypertension and cerebrovascular spasms, as myocardial protective agents, and in the relaxation of uterine spasms.
Guide Notes: vasodilators; D25-26 qualif; DF: CA CHANNEL BLOCK
Previously Indexed: Calcium (1966-1967) /antagonists & inhibitors (1968-1981),Ion Channels (1979-1981)

Calcium Channel Blockers Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com





Wildlife On Video »

Canadian Medical Guide Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Banff Gondola »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »
Hike Johnston Canyon »
Golden Skybridge »
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise »
Columbia Icefields Skywalk »