What are the calcium channel blockers?
Disease description:
I have been diagnosed with hypertension, and my doctor said calcium channel blockers can be used for treatment. Could you please tell me which medications are calcium channel blockers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) encompass a variety of drugs. Clinically, commonly used CCBs are divided into two main classes: dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines. The non-dihydropyridine class includes verapamil and diltiazem, while the dihydropyridine class comprises multiple agents such as lacidipine, felodipine, and nitrendipine. Calcium channel blockers are widely used in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) and angina pectoris, as well as hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
