Please identify one drug that is used to treat both angina and aaythmia list the following generic name, mechanism of action, elimination route , which two conditions it used to treat
Suggested drug:
Verapamil
Generic name:
verapamil
Mechanism of action:
Non-dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker — reduces calcium influx in cardiac and vascular smooth muscle, decreasing AV nodal conduction, myocardial contractility, and myocardial oxygen demand; causes coronary and peripheral vasodilation.
Elimination route:
Primarily hepatic metabolism (CYP3A4) with biliary excretion and renal elimination of metabolites.
Used to treat (two conditions):
Angina (e.g., stable or variant angina) and supraventricular arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation/flutter, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
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