Are All Calcium Channel Blockers the Same?

If calcium channel blockers all block calcium channels, then why do you need more than one? How do you give it? How do they work? This medication review gives a quick overview of the two most commonly encountered calcium channel blockers at Lifestar Emergency Medical Services, and answers some questions about how they work and how to administer them.

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