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The 14 pages that link to Calcium channel blocker, each with the reason it gives.

• VasoconstrictionCompared with: Some calcium channel blockers relax arteries by limiting smooth-muscle contraction.

• VasodilationRelated: These drugs can relax arterial smooth muscle and lower blood pressure.

• Beta blockerCompared with: It can treat hypertension or angina through a different mechanism and may be preferred in some conditions.

• ACE inhibitorCompared with: It lowers blood pressure through a different mechanism and does not target the renin–angiotensin system.

• Vascular smooth muscleRelated: These drugs reduce calcium-dependent vascular contraction and lower arterial pressure.

• Excitation-contraction couplingRelated: These drugs alter calcium entry and can change excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac and smooth muscle.

• CaptoprilCompared with: It offers another blood-pressure treatment mechanism without ACE inhibition.

• VerapamilNarrower topic: Verapamil belongs to this drug class and is distinguished by strong effects on cardiac conduction.

• NifedipineNarrower topic: Nifedipine belongs to this drug class, specifically its dihydropyridine subgroup.

• DiltiazemNarrower topic: Diltiazem is one member of this broad drug class.

• BisoprololCompared with: These drugs can treat hypertension or angina through mechanisms distinct from beta-1 blockade.

• HydralazineNarrower topic: These medicines provide another route to vasodilation and are commonly compared with hydralazine in hypertension care.

• RamiprilCompared with: This alternative lowers blood pressure without blocking angiotensin-converting enzyme.

• Raynaud syndromeRelated: Nifedipine and related drugs can reduce attack frequency by relaxing digital arteries.