calcium antagonist

collocation in English

meaningsofcalciumandantagonist

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calcium
noun[U]
uk
/ˈkæl.si.əm/us
/ˈkæl.si.əm/
a chemical element that is present in teeth, bones, ...
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antagonist
noun[C]
uk
/ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/us
/ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/
formal
a person who is strongly opposed to something ...
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(Definition ofcalciumandantagonistfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Terodiline was widely used in the treatment of incontinence, havingcalciumantagonistand anticholinergic properties.
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The two placebo-controlledcalciumantagonisttrials show benefits which are broadly similar to the thiazide-based trials.
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Bothcalciumantagonist(especially nimodipine)189 and the newly-introduced cholinesterase inhibitors190 have also shown potential in treating depression in dementia patients.
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Raynaud's phenomenon can be prevented by warming the hands and taking acalciumantagonist, such as nifedipine.
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Magnesium is a naturalcalciumantagonist, and both human and animal studies have shown that low circulating magnesium levels are associated with vascular calcification.
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It also has direct spasmolytic effects on bladder smooth muscle as acalciumantagonistand local anesthetic, but at concentrations far above those used clinically.
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Moreover, flunarizine is anothercalciumantagonistwhich is used to treat migraines.
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Muscle relaxation caused by terodiline, is probably due to its anticholinergic andcalciumantagonistactivity.
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The theoretical benefits of calcium antagonists over thiazides have not been realized in practice.
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There has been much debate as to the potential effect of calcium antagonists on morbidity and mortality in hypertensive patients.
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Adverse reactions to calcium antagonists.
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I am however aware of clinical trials being conducted in this country to test the efficacy of calcium antagonists for this purpose.
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Marked symptomatic orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium antagonists and organic nitrates were used in combination.
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