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Lercanidipine (trade name Zanidip, among others) is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug. It belongs to the dihydropyridine class of calcium channel blockers , which work by relaxing and opening the blood vessels allowing the blood to circulate more freely around the body.
Calcium channel blocker toxicity is the taking of too much of the medications known as calcium channel blockers (CCBs), either by accident or on purpose. [3] This often causes a slow heart rate and low blood pressure. [1]
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It is advised that those using isradipine not take dolasetron (Anzemet), as both agents can cause a dose-dependent PR interval and QRS complex prolongation. [4]Itraconazole (Onmel/Sporanox) exhibits a negative inotropic effect on the heart and thus could spur an additive effect when used concomitantly with isradipine.
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Lisinopril/amlodipine is a combination of two agents which both act to induce vascular smooth muscle relaxation to lower blood pressure in distinct ways: [1]. Lisinopril inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), the enzyme responsible for converting angiotensin I into angiotensin II (a vasoconstrictor).