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Verapamil

Anti arrhythmia

Description

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, verapamil relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload

Mechanism of action

Increases coronary blood flow and causes vasodilatation. Anti-arrhythmia action also decreases peripheral vascular resistance.

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Mechanism of action

Increases coronary blood flow and causes vasodilatation. Anti-arrhythmia action also decreases peripheral vascular resistance.

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