Calcium Channel Blockers

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Nifedipine

DPH →

HTN, angina, hypertensive urgency in pregnancy

  • can cause reflex tachycardia

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Verapamil

non-DPH (decreases HR and conduction) →

rate control (AFib), angina, sometimes HTN

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Diltazem

non-DPH (slows HR and conduction) →

rate control (AFib, flutter), angina, mild BP decrease

  • safer option than other non-DPHs

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Felodipine/Isradipine

DPH →

HTN; less commonly used

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Clevidipine

DPH →

ultra short acting for IV emergencies

  • lipid emulsion

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Amlodipine

DPH →

first line therapy for HTN, chronic stable angina

  • causes peripheral edema

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Nicardipine

DPH → 

IV for hypertensive emergencies (ICU use) and stroke BP control

  • potent

  • watch for hypotension