Voltage-gated calcium channels — Drug Target
All drugs that target Voltage-gated calcium channels — marketed and clinical-stage. Includes 2 drug classes acting on this target.
Drug classes
Anticonvulsant · Anticonvulsant, Vasodilator
Marketed (1)
- Neither Pregabalin nor Gabapentin · CAMC Health System · Anticonvulsant · Pain
It works by binding to voltage-gated calcium channels in the nervous system, reducing the release of pain-causing chemicals.
Phase 3 pipeline (1)
- Std-dose iv MgSO4 · Hamad Medical Corporation · Anticonvulsant, Vasodilator · Cardiovascular, Neurology
Magnesium sulfate acts as an anticonvulsant and vasodilator by inhibiting neuronal excitability and promoting blood vessel dilation.