Tiapamil hydrochloride is a calcium channel blocker.
Tiapamil, a new calcium antagonist: hemodynamic effects in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Tiapamil is a new verapamil congener.Without precipitating left ventricular failure, Tiapamil reduced afterload and heart rate and maintained cardiac index while apparently improving diastolic compliance[1]. Tiapamil, a new calcium channel blocking agent with anti-anginal efficacy[2].
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