Isoptin

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Definition

Noun: - A calcium channel blocker medication: Isoptin is a brand name for the drug verapamil hydrochloride. It belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.

Usage
  • Isoptin is primarily prescribed by doctors to treat cardiovascular conditions.
  • It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain types of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
  • It may also be used for the prevention of migraine headaches.
Examples
  • The cardiologist prescribed Isoptin to control the patient's hypertension and angina.
  • After starting Isoptin, her migraine frequency decreased significantly.
  • Isoptin works by blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels.
Advanced Usage
  • Administration: Isoptin can be administered orally (in tablet form) or parenterally (by injection, not through the digestive tract, such as intravenously).
  • Therapeutic Class: It is specifically classified as a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, which distinguishes it from other types like amlodipine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Verapamil: The generic, non-brand name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Isoptin.
  • Calan: Another major trade name for the same drug, verapamil.
  • Calcium channel blocker (CCB): The broader class of drugs to which Isoptin belongs.
  • Antihypertensive: A type of drug used to treat high blood pressure; Isoptin is one of these.
Synonyms
  • Verapamil (the generic name)
  • Calan (a trade name synonym)
Notes
  • Important: Isoptin/verapamil is a prescription medication. It should only be taken under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional due to potential side effects and interactions with other drugs.
  • It is not an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Noun
  1. a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine

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