CALCIUM BLOCKER Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the phrase
calcium blocker.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase calcium blocker. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase calcium blocker. (close relations)
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Definition of CALCIUM BLOCKER
Definition of CALCIUM BLOCKER
Best Alternative Words for CALCIUM BLOCKER
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diltiazem | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure | ||||||||
nifedipine | nounn | |||||||
noun • calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks | ||||||||
verapamil | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine | ||||||||
calcium-channel blocker | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine |
Best Hypernyms For CALCIUM BLOCKER
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
calcium blocker, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
medication
agent
blocker
drug
medicament
medicine
pharmaceutical
substance
Phrases (1)
medicinal drug