Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers Mechanism of Action: L-Type calcium channel blockade - Inhibits the influx of calcium into smooth muscle resulting in coronary and peripheral vasodilation Indications: Angina (with rate controlling agent), vasospastic angina, raynauds phenomenon, pulmonary hypertension Side Effects: Hypotension, Flushing, Headache, Reflex Tachycardia, Peripheral edema, Dizziness Agents: Amlodipine, Felodipine, Nifedipine Ashley & Brooke Barlow PharmD @theABofPharmaC #Dihydropyridine #Calcium #Channel #Blockers #CCB #pharmacology
