{"id":48692,"date":"2020-08-09T06:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T06:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=48692"},"modified":"2023-06-28T10:43:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T10:43:57","slug":"calcium-channel-blockers-by-dr-harold-gunatillake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/calcium-channel-blockers-by-dr-harold-gunatillake\/","title":{"rendered":"Calcium channel blockers &#8211; By Dr.Harold Gunatillake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Calcium channel blockers &#8211; By Dr.Harold Gunatillake<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48674 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Harold-Gunethilake.jpg\" alt=\"by Harold Gunatillake\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\">Calcium channel blockers<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\">By Dr.Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FIACS, FICS, AM (Sing), MBBS. \u2013 Health writer<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Do you know what calcium channel blockers are?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Most of you may be on a calcium channel blocker, prescribed by your<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">family physician, without your knowledge, for High Blood Pressure (essential<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">hypertension).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">They are also called calcium antagonists, given for the treatment of a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, migraine and Raynaud\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">disease (peripheral arterial spasm). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Calcium is required by the heart muscles and other blood vessels for <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">efficient contraction movement. So blocking such a mechanism or inhibiting <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">transport of calcium into cells will lower the blood pressure and widen blood <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">vessels by affecting the muscle cells in the arterial walls, especially those of <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">the coronary arteries. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">These calcium antagonists also tend to slow the heart rate which is also <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">beneficial in situations where not only the blood pressure but also the heart <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">rate needs to be slowed down for efficient muscle contractions and prevent <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">premature aging of the muscle cells of the heart. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">By such action, the blood pressure is lowered chest pain (angina) is relieved <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">and also corrects irregular heartbeat.<\/span><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5123580823957590\" data-ad-slot=\"7875984934\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Some calcium channel blockers are available in short-acting forms and <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">other long-acting forms. The quick-acting ones act quickly and the effects <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">last only a few hours, while the long-acting medications are slowly released <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">to provide a longer-lasting effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Examples of calcium channel blocking medication available include:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Amlodipine (Norvasc)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Diltiazem (Cardizem)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Felodipine (Plendil)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Isradipine (DynaCirc SR)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Nifedipine (Adalat CC)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Nisoldipine (Sular)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Verapamil ( Calan Verelan<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">These drugs are normally prescribed in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">These calcium channel blockers are beneficial to prevent or improve <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">symptoms in a variety of conditions, including<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 High blood pressure<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Chest pain due to angina<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Migraine headaches<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Brain aneurysm complications<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Irregular heart beats<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Circulatory conditions like Raynaud\u2019s disease<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Effect on kidneys<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Studies suggest that calcium channel blockers do not worsen the progression <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">of renal disease but may rather provide benefit when systemic blood <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">pressure has been tightly normalized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Side effects of these medications are:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Constipation-(beware of verapamil). Increase your fiber content and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">drink plenty of water)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Headache-(due to widening of arteries)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Rapid heart rate<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Rash<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Drowsiness<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Flushing- (due to widening and relaxing of arteries)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Nausea<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">\u2022 Swelling of legs and feet (pitting edema due to water retention).<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600; font-size: 20px;\">Serious side effects are rare, and it is not wise to stop calcium-channel <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600; font-size: 20px;\">blockers without speaking to your doctor. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Most people who take these medications have no side \u2013effects, or only<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">minor ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">These channel blockers should not be taken with grapefruit as they can <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">reduce your liver\u2019s ability to eliminate calcium channel blockers from your <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">body, allowing the medications to build up in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Rebound effect<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Some people who suddenly stop taking a calcium-channel blocker have a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">&#8216;rebound&#8217; flare up of angina. Therefore, it is best not to stop taking these <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">drugs without first consulting a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">Check your blood pressure weekly until it is stable. Early high blood <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">pressure has no early signs or symptoms as the body gets accustomed to <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">the slow rising of the blood pressure. Most heart attacks and stroke are <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;\">preventable if your blood pressure is taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Hope this article will be useful.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Stay safe<\/span><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5123580823957590\" data-ad-slot=\"7875984934\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calcium channel blockers &#8211; By Dr.Harold Gunatillake &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Calcium channel blockers By Dr.Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FIACS, FICS, AM (Sing), MBBS. \u2013 Health writer &nbsp; Do you know what calcium channel blockers are? 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