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Meaning of CALAN
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
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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Synonyms:
Isoptin
,
verapamil
See Also:
calcium blocker
,
calcium-channel blocker
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
This drug is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (calcium channel blocker) which is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain) and irregularities in the heartbeat.
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