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How do other drugs interact with calcium channel blockers?
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Taking calcium channel blockers with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.
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What drugs interact with beta blockers?
.Among the drugs that may interact with beta blockers are:. Calcium channel blockers and other blood pressure drugs.Insulin and diabetes medicines taken by mouth.Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).Airway-opening drugs.Cocaine.Allergy shots.
Why should care be taken when a patient is taking another medication along with calcium channel blockers?
Calcium channel blockers may interact with a number of other medications. When this happens, the effects of one or both of the drugs may change or the risk of side effects may increase.
How can the pulses of those taking calcium channel blockers be affected?
Patients taking certain calcium channel blockers may need to check their pulse regularly, as the drugs may slow the pulse too much.
What drugs may be used to treat very severe or frequent migraines?
antiseizure medicines, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers and beta blockers
What drugs reduce the contraction of the muscles that squeeze blood vessels tight?
A class of drugs commonly used for this (often prescribed to treat high blood pressure/hypertension) is called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB). According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research:"Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from entering cells of the heart and blood vessel walls, resulting in lower blood pressure. Calcium channel blockers, also called calcium antagonists, relax and widen blood vessels by affecting the muscle cells in the arterial walls."calcium channel blockers
What are some examples of chemicals that are calcium channel blockers?
There are many chemical drugs which are natural calcium channel blockers. Some include Diltiazem, Amlodipine, Verapimil, and Nifedipine. Many more are available however some are not allowed for sale in the USA.
What medications to treat seizure may be impacted by taking calcium channel blockers?
Anti-seizure medications such as carbamazepine (Tegretol). Calcium channel drugs may increase the effects of these medicines.
What medicines to correct irregular heart rhythms may be impacted by taking calcium channel blockers?
Medicines used to correct irregular heart rhythms, such as quinidine (Quinidex), disopyramide (Norpace), and procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl). The effects of these drugs may increase if used with calcium channel blockers.
How is hypertrophic cardiomypathy treated?
Treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually consists of taking medicines and restricting strenuous exercise. Drugs called beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are usually prescribed.
Which drugs are administered in allopathic treatment of ischemia?
Drugs such as nitrates, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers relieve chest pain, statins reduce cholesterol. Studies indicate testosterone (given to men), aspirin, vitamins C and E reduce ischemia.
What is the treatment for Acrocyanosis?
usually isn't treated. Drugs that block the uptake of calcium (calcium channel blockers ) and alpha-one antagonists reduce the symptoms in most cases. Drugs that dilate blood vessels are only effective some of the time
What drugs help with Raynaud's disease?
Medications such as calcium-channel blockers, reserpine or nitroglycerin may be prescribed to relax artery walls and improve blood flow
