Pharmacology: What are main classes of Ca Channel Blockers?

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What are main classes of Ca Channel Blockers?

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Phenilalkylamines (Verapamil)
Benzothiazepines (Diltiazem)
Dihydropyridines (1st gen : Nifedipine, 2nd gen: Isradipine/ Nicardipine/ Felodipine, 3rd gen: Amlodipine)
Each has different pharmacokinetics  and clinical indications.

Pharmacology

What are main classes of Ca Channel Blockers?

Phenilalkylamines (Verapamil) Benzothiazepines (Diltiazem) Dihydropyridines (1st gen : Nifedipine, 2nd gen: Isradipine/ Nicardipine/ Felodipine, 3rd gen: Amlodipine) Each has different pharmacokinetics and clinical indications.

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