I have found that some patients with depression seem to improve when calcium blockers are discontinued. Are there any data to support this? What would be your preference as a replacement for a calcium ...

What is the best approach for a patient with worsening renal insufficiency and intolerance of ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)? —Ann Marchetta, MS, ARNP-C, FNP, Waupaca, Wis.

A common type of medicine for high blood pressure is called a calcium channel blocker. These drugs stop calcium from entering ...

Doctors usually treat high blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medications. One common type of medicine is called a ...

Active ingredient: Clevidipine butyrate emulsion 0.5 mg/mL; solution for IV infusion; contains lipids 0.2 g/mL (soybean oil, egg phospholipids). Indication: To reduce BP when oral therapy is not ...

February 6, 2008 — Results of a large case-control study suggest that current use of calcium-channel blockers, but not other antihypertensive agents, is associated with a significantly reduced risk ...

Calcium channel blocker toxicity represents a significant clinical challenge owing to its multifaceted pathophysiology and potential to precipitate life‐threatening cardiovascular compromise. Overdose ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An ongoing study showed improvements in SSc severity, disease-related pain, Raynaud’s symptoms and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults on blood pressure drugs known as calcium channel blockers could suffer dangerous drops in blood pressure if they are given certain antibiotics, according to a ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Many medications can help lower high blood pressure (hypertension), but no single one works best for everyone. The good news is, with some patience and help ...