title: Calcium channel blockers and hypertension: 2. Safety issues.
abstract: As the safety of calcium channel blockers continues to be debated, it is important to realize that not all calcium channel blockers are alike. Safety, and efficacy, depend on the kinetic as well as the pharmacologic properties of the drug.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Epstein
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers