calcium blocker
noun Pharmacology.
any of a group of drugs that prevent the influx of calcium into excitable tissues such as smooth muscle of the heart or arterioles, used in the treatment of angina, hypertension, and certain arrhythmias.
Also called
calcium channel blocker.
Words nearby calcium blocker
British Dictionary definitions for calcium channel blocker
calcium channel blocker
noun
any drug that prevents the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle: used to treat high blood pressure and angina
Also called: calcium antagonist