Class IV Drugs: Calcium Channel Blockers

Verapamil: this drug acts by blocking the movement of calcium ions through the channels. It is absolutely contraindicated in patients on beta blockers, quinidine or disopyramide.

It is the drug of choice in case of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia for rapid conversion to sinus rhythm.


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