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Amlodipine Generic, Norvasc, AmVaz
Diltiazem (oral, oral sustained release, Generic, Cardizem parenteral)
Felodipine Generic, Plendil
Isradipine (oral, oral controlled release) DynaCirc Nicardipine (oral, oral sustained release, Cardene, others parenteral)
Nifedipine (oral, oral extended release) Adalat, Procardia, others
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