calcium blocker

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

calcium-channel blocker

Hypernyms

medicine medication medicament medicinal drug

Hyponyms

nifedipine Calan diltiazem Isoptin Cardizem Procardia

Close letter words and terms

calcium benzoate calcium bicarbonate calcium bilirubinate calcium borate calcium boride calcium bromide