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An antianginal is a drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease.

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  • Examples
  • Nitrates
  • Beta blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • References

An antianginal is a drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease.

==Examples== Drugs used are nitrates, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers.

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