Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Calcium-Channel Blocker.
Calcium-Channel Blocker - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calcium blockerHypernyms (Closely Related)
medicamentmedicationmedicinal drugmedicineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"One of the side effects of calcium-channel blockers is dizziness."
"Patients with heart disease often take calcium-channel blockers to prevent chest pain."
"A common calcium-channel blocker is amlodipine."
"Doctors may prescribe calcium-channel blockers to treat migraines."
"It is important to follow the prescribed dosage of calcium-channel blockers."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
calcitescalciticcalcitonincalcitoninscalcium Calcium-Channel Blocker
calcium-cyanamidecalciumscalcretecalcretescalcsinter
