calcium channel blocker

noun

: any of a class of drugs (such as verapamil) that prevent or slow the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells and are used especially to treat some forms of angina pectoris and some cardiac arrhythmias

Examples of calcium channel blocker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Certain medications can also cause or irritate existing acid reflux symptoms, including benzodiazepines, calcium channel blockers, certain asthma medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and tricyclic antidepressants, according to NIH. —Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

Guidelines recommend thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs as first-line treatments. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025

Other medications — including antidepressants, sedatives, muscle relaxants, diabetes medications and calcium channel blockers — can also influence bladder function or fluid balance, inadvertently worsening nocturia. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025

This included two green cellular devices, thyroid medication, diltiazem medication (a calcium channel blocker), Tylenol, medical records and a 2025 monthly planner. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025

As with AFib, a cardiologist might prescribe beta blockers or calcium channel blockers to treat the symptoms and control the heart’s rhythm. —Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024

Researchers found that the supplement may alter the effectiveness of certain diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 11 Jan. 2025

Calcium Channel Blockers Grapefruit may interact with some blood pressure medications—specifically the calcium channel blocker drug class. —Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024

Magnesium can act like a natural calcium channel blocker and potentially affect blood pressure. —Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for calcium channel blocker

• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
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• knocker
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• soccer

Medical Definition

calcium channel blocker

noun

: any of a class of drugs (as verapamil) that prevent or slow the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells especially of the heart and that are used especially to treat some forms of angina pectoris and some cardiac arrhythmias

called also calcium blocker