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Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicology

Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, mhedge{at}dmc.org

Calcium channel blockers are commonly prescribed antihypertensive medications in the United States and as such are a common presenting ingestion. The pharmacology and mechanism of action of this class of drugs will be discussed. The clinical presentation and therapeutic options will be reviewed.

Key Words: Calcium channel blockers • diltiazem • overdose • glucagons • insulin

Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 18, No. 3, 169-174 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0897190005276749


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