title: Calcium modulators: future agents, future uses.
abstract: The calcium modulators have been a significant therapeutic advancement for the treatment of angina. Structural analogs of verapamil and nifedipine have been synthesized, as have structurally unique compounds. As the role of calcium in body processes is further elucidated, the efficacy of the calcium modulators is being evaluated for numerous disorders. It is anticipated that the newly synthesized compounds will have specificity toward particular body processes, thus providing efficacy with minimal side effects.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Tracy
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Black
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers