Diltiazem 1 is an orally and intravenously active calcium channel blocking agent shown to
be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for stable angina and angina due to coronary …

Nifedipine 1 is an antagonist of calcium influx through the slow channel of the cell
membrane and has been shown to be an effective and relatively well-tolerated treatment for …

We performed a prospective, randomized, double-blind, crossover study to compare the
efficacy and safety of vasodilation with the calcium entry blocker nifedipine with that of …

Although verapamil is a well-established treatment for angina, cardiac arrhythmias and
cardiomyopathies, this review reflects current interest in calcium antagonists as …

Study objective: To examine the cardiovascular toxicity of calcium channel blockers and the
efficacy of various treatments. Design: Case series collected prospectively over one year …

Various metabolic, cellular, and subcellular alterations in cell function and morphology occur
during shock or low flow conditions. Alterations in mitochondrial function during low flow …

Objective To report a case in which a crushed extended-release (XL) nifedipine tablet
contributed to a patient fatality. Case Summary A 38-year-old woman with multiple medical …

Background: Overdoses of calcium channel blocker agents result in hyperglycemia,
primarily due to the blockade of pancreatic L-type calcium channels and insulin resistance …

Calcium channel antagonists can be quite toxic. In the management of poisoning, early
recognition is critical. Calcium channel antagonists are frequently prescribed, and the …

Abstract 'Calcium-antagonists' are a group of pharmacological agents which are potent
vasodilators and are clinically used for the treatment of angina. They are thought to block …