(For more, see the What is being tested? section.) A hemoglobin test may be used to: Screen for, diagnose, and measure the severity of anemia (low RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit) or polycythemia (high RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit) Monitor the response to treatment of anemia or polycythemia.
Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from entering into the heart muscle cells, and into the smooth muscle cells that cause blood vessels to constrict. This relaxing effect results in the dilation of blood vessels, and a reduced force of contraction of the heart muscle.
Calcium channel blockers are also called calcium antagonists or calcium blockers. They disrupt the calcium ion conduction of calcium channels. Calcium channel blockers helps to decrease the heart rate, which can further lower the blood pressure, relieve the chest pain and control an irregular beat. They are majorly used to treat Angina Pectoris and Hypertension, they are also employed in Cardiac Arrhythmias. CLASSIFICATION:1. MECHANISM OF ACTION:1.