What are calcium channel blockers?
calcium channel blockers (CCB) are drugs used in the treatment of various heart conditions and high blood pressure. In this context, they work by blocking or preventing a certain amount of calcium to get into the heart. They do not make calcium completely, but slow down its progress into the heart and through the blood vessels. Blood vessels are released and blood passage is smoother. There are a number of other states for which calcium channel blockers could be prescribed, and there are many medicines that fall into this class. These drugs can also be used to treat angina, as the slowed calcium flow rate can reduce the blood vessels that cause this painful condition. Some CCBs are also prescribed for the treatment of dysrythmia or arrhythmia. Alternatively, people with high pressure of lungs (struggle hypertension) are successful to reduce it with CCB. Occasionally people have several heart conditions such as arrhythmia and angina, and CCB can be the most suitable drug.
Smaller populations of people who do not have heart conditioning could also benefit from calcium channel blockers. There is some indication that they can work as mood stabilizers and help people with anxiety disorders or bipolar disorder. This is particularly investigated because some CCBs can be somewhat safer for pregnant women than the most traditional mood stabilizers or antipsychotics. Several CCBs are also useful in the treatment of migraine headaches.
There are relatively few drugs that are considered to be calcium channel blockers and everyone can have their own side effects, risks and benefits. Some medicines that create this list include verapamil, amlodipine and dilatiaz. Others are nifedipine, felodipine and nicardipine. There are still more CCB and others could arrive if they are considered to improve the current offer.
Although each medicine differs, a side effect group may beTo attribute calcium channel blockers. These are felt depends on individual patients and specific medicines. As the entire group, CCB is associated with erectile dysfunction, reduced libido and lowering blood pressure levels to danger points. They can also cause constipation problems, other forms of stomach, skin rashes, headaches and water retention, especially in the legs and legs. Not all people experience these side effects, but careful monitoring of people for these medicines is required, as they can sometimes cause problems with long -term use.
Like all medicines, calcium channel blockers have advantages and risks. They also have drug interactions. People should understand those conversations with their doctor when these medicines are prescribed. The physician and the patient should carefully check all the medicines used, including those that are over the counter or herbal/supplements. It may be necessary to make some modifications of what medicines can be used, or CCB may be inappropriate when people commonly use some other medicines.