Mechanism of Action of Verapamil
Introduction Verapamil is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB) that is widely used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and supraventricular arrhythmias. Unlike dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers that primarily act on vascular smooth muscle, verapamil exerts significant effects on both cardiac muscle and the cardiac conduction system. By inhibiting L-type calcium channels in the … Read more
