Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Why Are Calcium Channel Blockers Used To Lower Blood Pressure?
high blood pressure..main nutrients plus others are calcium and magnesium to have the arteries fully constrict and by doing so they will fully relax. if they do not fully restrict they will not fully relax. by taking calcium channel blockers the arteries will not fully constrict therefor lower blood pressure from less constriction,,however this will also cause not fully relaxing,to lower blood pressure. why are these calcium channel blockers used instead of just giving proper calcium and magnesium levels to naturally lower the blood pressure thru proper artery constriction and relaxation. i feal i am taking too many blood pressure meds..these 4 daily: diltiazem hcl er 120mg 1xdaily.atrovatatin calcium 40mg 1xdaily plus losartan potassium 50mg 2xdaily and hydrochloriazide 12.5 mg 1xdaily
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Hi thanks for asking question.
Let me clear your first doubt regarding action of calcium channel blocker.
Normally outside cell calcium concentration is very high.When signal comes calcium channel that located in cell membrane allow calcium to come into the cell.and so vasoconstriction occur.By CCB we are just reverting this action.
Atorvastatin lipid lowering drug can be continued.
But among antihypertensive medication if your blood pressure is very high use combination of only two drug rather then taking three drug for blood pressure.
Along with drug take in taking low salt diet and less fatty food.Avoid smoking.
Green lefy veg helpful.Drink more water.
Regularly do exercise.
I hope I have solve your query.
Wish you good health
Let me clear your first doubt regarding action of calcium channel blocker.
Normally outside cell calcium concentration is very high.When signal comes calcium channel that located in cell membrane allow calcium to come into the cell.and so vasoconstriction occur.By CCB we are just reverting this action.
Atorvastatin lipid lowering drug can be continued.
But among antihypertensive medication if your blood pressure is very high use combination of only two drug rather then taking three drug for blood pressure.
Along with drug take in taking low salt diet and less fatty food.Avoid smoking.
Green lefy veg helpful.Drink more water.
Regularly do exercise.
I hope I have solve your query.
Wish you good health
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....