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    Calcium Channel Blockers for High Blood Pressure

    Calcium Channel Blockers for High Blood Pressure



    Examples
    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Norvasc amlodipine
    Caduet amlodipine and atorvastatin
    Lotrel amlodipine and benazepril
    Exforge amlodipine and valsartan
    Cardizem, Dilacor, Taztia, Tiazac diltiazem
      felodipine
      isradipine
    Cardene nicardipine
    Adalat, Procardia nifedipine
    Sular nisoldipine
    Calan, Isoptin SR verapamil



    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: November 12, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology


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