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Is atenolol a calcium channel blocker?

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No. Atenolol is a beta adrenergic blocker.

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What are calcium channel blockers?
Calcium channel blockers are medicines that slow the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels.
Is lisinopril a calcium channel blocker?
No, lisinopril is in a different pharmacologic category, known as ACE inhibitors.
What was the first Calcium channel blocker available?
Verapamil
In what forms are calcium channel blockers available?
Calcium channel blockers are available only with a physician's prescription and are sold in tablet, capsule, and injectable forms.
Side effects of calcium channel blockers?
Most people who take calcium-channel blockers have no side-effects, or only minor ones. Because of their action to relax and widen arteries, some people develop flushing and headache. These tend to...