Calcium Channel Blocker Facts

It has effects on many excitable cells of the body, such as cardiac muscle, i.e. heart, smooth muscles of blood vessels, or neurons. Drugs used to target neurons are used as antiepileptics and are not covered in this article.

The main clinical usage of calcium channel blockers is to decrease blood pressure. It is for this action that they are used in individuals with hypertension.

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Wed Jul 8 05:41:54 2009

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  • Calcium for Better HealthCalcium for Better Health
    ohioline.osu.edu
    Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
  • CaltrateCaltrate
    caltrate.ca
    Information on this company's calcium supplements.
  • Calcium Absorption and Estrogen ActivityCalcium Absorption and Estrogen Activity
    healingwithnutrition.com
    Exchange between bone calcium and blood serum calcium, effect of estrogen, chelates, nonchelates, acid/alkaline balance, and a successful clinical study.
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