calcium-channel blocker

Definitions of calcium-channel blocker

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: calcium blocker

   types:

   Cardizem, diltiazem

   a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure

   Procardia, nifedipine

   calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks

   Calan, Isoptin, verapamil

   a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine

   type of:

   medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

   (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease