What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers used to lower hypertension?

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saied asked:


Calcium channel blockers are used to lower Blood pressure. It may lower the serum ionized calcium and may increase cytosolic calcium.Is it true?

Tammy
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    1. Doc Armalite Says:
      April 17th, 2009 at 5:23 am

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