title: Effect of verapamil on ionized calcium excretion in human parotid saliva.
abstract: The effect of Verapamil on ionized calcium transport in the parotid gland and duct system was investigated in eight male volunteers. Transepithelial Ca++-transport was inhibited, as shown by markedly enhanced excretion of calcium in parotid saliva.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000494:pharmacology; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors; D014700:Verapamil / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D010862:Pilocarpine; D014700:Verapamil; D002118:Calcium