Calan (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Calan to help manage the patient's high blood pressure.
- Calan is often used in conjunction with other medications to treat congestive heart failure.
- The patient was given a dose of Calan intravenously to help alleviate the symptoms of angina.
- Studies have shown that Calan can be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of migraines.
- The patient was instructed to take Calan orally once a day to help control her hypertension.