Calcium Channel Inhibitors

DRUGS

• Amlodipine (Lotrel, Norvasc)
• Diltiazem (Cardizem)
• Isradipine (DynaCirc)
• Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
• Nimodipine (Nimotop)
• Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS

• Bipolar Disorder

Adverse effects

• Cardiovascular
• [hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, peripheral edema]
• Gastro-intestinal
• [nausea, constipation]
• Neuropsychiatric
• [fatigue, (diltiazem : ) hyperactivity, parkinsonism]

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