What Are the Differences Between Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers?

Calcium ion channel blocker ( calcium channel blocker, CCB ) is a drug that blocks calcium ions from entering the cell through calcium ion channels on the cell membrane.

Calcium channel blocker

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Calcium ion channel blocker ( calcium channel blocker, CCB ) is a drug that blocks calcium ions from entering the cell through calcium ion channels on the cell membrane.
Calcium channel blockers are widely used in the treatment of hypertension and are particularly effective in elderly patients. It is also used to regulate heart rate, prevent cerebral vasospasm, and reduce pain caused by angina. [1]

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