Calcium Channel Blockers and Renal Function

Calcium channel blockers have no bad influence on renal function, and on the contrary, it may help to protect residual kidney function.

How does calcium channer blocker work?

Calcium channer blocker is also known as calcium antagonist and it works by blocking calcium channels in cell membrane of myocardium and vascular smooth muscles, which can stop calcium outside the cell from getting into cells. In clinic, calcium channer blockers are often used to deal with Hypertension, coronary heart disease and arrhythmia.

What are the functions of calcium channer blocker in kidney disease

In cases of kidney disease, calcium channer blockers have several effects:

1. Help to lower blood pressure

2. Enhancement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

3. Increase renal blood flow (RBF)

4. Electrolyte excretion.

5. In acute kidney failure, it also helps to attenuate the course.

6. In cases of kidney transplant, calcium channer blockers also help to reverse kidney function.

All these effects are beneficial for kidney disease patients as they can help to slow down the progression of kidney disease.

Is there any side effects of calcium channel blockers?

Calcium channel blockers are helpful for kidney disease patients, but long-term application of them may cause some side effects. Common side effects of calcium channel blocker include abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, fatigue, feelings of a rapid or forcefully beating heart, flushing, nausea, a sore throat and swelling. Therefore, if you are prescribed with this medicine, it is necessary to learn about how to prevent these side effects in advance.