Gallopamil
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Gallopamil is a L-type calcium channel blocker
, that is an analog of verapamil
. It is used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Calcium channel blocker
A calcium channel blocker is a chemical that disrupts the movement of calcium through calcium channels.CCB drugs devised to target neurons are used as antiepileptics. However, the most widespread clinical usage of calcium channel blockers is to decrease blood pressure in patients with...
, that is an analog of verapamil
Verapamil
Verapamil is an L-type calcium channel blocker of the phenylalkylamine class. It has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine...
. It is used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.