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 Calcium channel blocker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Most calcium channel blockers decrease the force of contraction of the myocardium (muscle of the heart).
Many calcium channel blockers also slow down the conduction of electrical activity within the heart, by blocking the calcium channel during the plateau phase of the action potential of the heart (see: cardiac action potential).
Various vitamins, especially pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and the mineral magnesium compete with "calcium channel blockers" and other blood pressure drugs; they work as well with much less risk.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/calcium_channel_blocker   (399 words)

  
 Calcium channel blocker: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Calcium channel blockers are a class of drug drug quick summary:
Nimodipine (marketed by bayer as nimotop®) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker originally developed for the treatment of high blood pressure....
Diltiazem is a member of the group of drugs known as calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension or angina....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/calcium_channel_blocker.htm   (1417 words)

  
 calcium blocker - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about calcium blocker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Any of a group of drugs that interfere with the entry of calcium into smooth muscle cells.
They influence the cells of the heart muscle and conducting tissue, reducing the strength of contraction and slowing the beat, and also the cells within the walls of the arteries, causing vasodilation.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /calcium+blocker   (138 words)

  
 Calcium Channel Blocker - AVitaminSite.com
calcium blocker - any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte...
Diltiazem is a high-specificity synthetic calcium channel blocker.
Full text of the article, 'Calcium Channel Blocker as a Male Contraceptive - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included' from Family Pratice News, a publication in the field of Health and Fitness, is...
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 Infoplease Search: calcium
(Encyclopedia) calcium carbonate, CaCO3, white chemical compound that is the most common nonsiliceous mineral.
(Encyclopedia) calcium chloride, CaCl2, chemical compound that is crystalline, lumpy, or flaky, is usually white,...
(Encyclopedia) calcium oxide, chemical compound, CaO, a colorless, cubic crystalline or white amorphous substance.
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