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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2023; 11(8): 1741-1752
Published online Mar 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1741
Table 5 Pharmacotherapy for achalasia
Type
On behalf of drugs
Mechanism of action
Calcium channel blockersNifedipineInhibit L - type calcium channel, relax smooth muscle and empty esophagus
NitratesCarvasinIncrease NO in tissue and relax smooth muscle
AnticholinergicCeto bromide ammonium bromideRelax smooth muscle
Phosphodiesterase inhibitorsSilaenafilPrevent the degradation of NO and prolong the relaxation of esophageal smooth muscle