calcium-channel blocker

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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
• Syn:
calcium blocker
• Hypernyms:
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
• Hyponyms:
diltiazem, Cardizem, nifedipine, Procardia, verapamil,
Calan, Isoptin