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Medical Conditions - Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are drugs used to reduce blood pressure. They work by blocking the entry of calcium into the cells, thus relaxing the blood vessels. Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Felodipine, Isradipine, Nifidipine, etc., are some of the calcium channel blockers. Side effects of this drug are constipation, dizziness, fatigue, headache, etc.

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