Calcium Channel Blockers

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

22 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs), also known as calcium channel antagonists, have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are widely used to treat various conditions such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, and chronic stable angina. However, despite their widespread use, this class of cardiovascular drugs is one of the primary contributors to drug-related fatalities. CCBs are often classified into 2 major categories—non-dihydropyridines or dihydropyridines. The non-dihydropyridines include verapamil, classified as a phenylalkylamine, and diltiazem, categorized as a benzothiazepine. Cardiovascular indications include hypertension, coronary spasm, angina pectoris, supraventricular dysrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and pulmonary hypertension. In addition, CCBs can also be used to treat certain off-label indications, such as Raynaud phenomenon, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and migraine headaches. 

This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, adverse event profile, toxicity, dosing, pharmacokinetics, and monitoring of therapy using CCBs essential for the interprofessional healthcare team to recognize and utilize these agents effectively for their intended therapeutic purposes. This activity also helps clinicians distinguish CCBs from other classes of cardiovascular drugs, thereby enhancing their practice within a spectrum of medical settings and patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify appropriate indications for calcium channel blockers in cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular conditions.

  • Implement evidence-based dosing strategies and monitoring protocols for patients prescribed calcium channel blockers.

  • Select appropriate calcium channel blocker formulations and dosages tailored to the patient's clinical condition and comorbidities.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to optimize the use of calcium channel blockers, coordinate patient care, and ensure their safe and effective use in clinical practice.

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