Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker)

You prescribe this cardio-selective calcium channel blocker for Mr. Hill. Mr. Hill is finally feeling more optimistic and feels that this new medication will be right for him.

Two weeks later, he presents to his GP, complaining that his blood pressure remains elevated. The GP looks over to you and asks why you have chosen to prescribe a cardio-selective calcium channel blocker. Are there any other similar drugs, which have better efficacy in reducing blood pressure?

Please go back and re-consider.