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Types of calcium channel blockers

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There are three classes - dihydropyridines (e.g. nifedipine, amlodipine), phenylalkylamines (verapamil) and benzothiazepines (diltiazem).

The dihydropyridines tend to cause cardiac acceleration, while the others tend to reduce rate (rate - limiting calcium channel blockers).


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