Isoptin (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 Isoptin to help manage the patient's high blood pressure and prevent future heart problems.
- Isoptin is often used in conjunction with other medications to treat congestive heart failure and reduce symptoms.
- The patient was given Isoptin intravenously to quickly alleviate the severe angina attack.
- Isoptin has been shown to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of migraines in some patients.
- The nurse administered Isoptin orally to the patient as part of their daily medication regimen to control hypertension.