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In what forms are calcium channel blockers available?
Calcium channel blockers are available only with a physician's prescription and are sold in tablet, capsule, and injectable forms.
Who can provide guidelines on taking calcium channel blockers while on other medicines?
The prescribing physician or pharmacist will advise as to whether combining calcium channel blockers with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication is appropriate or not.
How can calcium channel blockers be impacted by grapefruit juice?
Grapefruit juice may increase the effects of some calcium channel blockers.
What should those taking calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure do before beginning an exercise program?
Anyone taking calcium channel blockers should therefore consult with the prescribing physician concerning how much exercise and activity may be considered safe.
Who determines the correct dosage for calcium channel blockers?
Correct dosage is determined by the prescribing physician and further information can be obtained from the pharmacist.
Why should those taking calcium channel blockers stay in close touch with their physicians?
This medicine should not be discontinued without checking with the prescribing physician. Some conditions may worsen when patients stop taking calcium channel blockers abruptly.
What reaction do pregnant women have from calcium channel blockers?
The effects of taking calcium channel blockers during pregnancy have not been studied in humans.
Do calcium channel blockers cause hair loss?
No, side effects of calcium channel blockers do not contain hair loss.
What impact do calcium channel blockers have on heart disease?
Calcium channel blockers will not cure high blood pressure, but will help to control the condition.
How are digitalis heart medicines impacted by calcium channel blockers?
Digitalis heart medicines: Taking these medicines with calcium channel blockers may increase the action of the heart medication.
Who invented calcium channel blockers?
The discovery of calcium channel blockers is attributed to two scientists, Albrecht Fleckenstein and Wilhelm Siegmund. Fleckenstein first characterized the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers in the 1960s, while Siegmund later identified verapamil as the first calcium channel blocker used clinically.
What are some short acting calcium channel blockers?
Nifedipine.
