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Calcium antagonists

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Calcium antagonists

Definition:

This is poisoning from ingestion of a calcium antagonist.

Poisonous Ingredient:

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any of the following

• amlodipine
• bepridil
• diltiazem
• felodipine
• isradipine
• nicardipine
• nifedipine
• nimodipine
• verapamil

Where Found:

• amlodipine (Norvasc)
• bepridil (Vascor)
• diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor)
• felodipine (Plendil)
• isradipine (DynaCirc)
• nicardipine (Cardene)
• nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
• nimodipine (Nimotop)
• verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)

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