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Calcium channel blocker
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A drug which affects the smooth muscle of the cardiovascular system, used in the treatment of angina and hypertension (note: calcium channel blockers have names ending in -dipine: nifedipine. not to be used in heart failure as they reduce cardiac function further.)
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Cardiovascular, английский
Cardiovascular
Hypertension, английский
- Гипертония
- Arterial blood pressure that is higher than the usual range for gender and age. also called high blood pressure, hyperpiesia. compare hypotension comment: hypertension is without a specific cause in more than 50% of cases (essential hypertension) but may be associated with other diseases. it is treated with drugs such as beta blockers, ace inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers.
Nifedipine, английский
A drug which stops the heart muscles from taking up calcium, used in the treatment of high blood pressure and angina pectoris
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Anti-cancer drug, английский
A drug which can control or destroy cancer cells
Benzodiazepine, английский
A drug which acts on receptors in the central nervous system to relieve symptoms of anxiety and insomnia, although prolonged use is to be avoided (note: benzodiazepines have names ending in -azepam: diazepam.)
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