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What is calan?
Generic Name:
verapamil
Other Brand Names:
verapamil
,
Calan SR
,
Covera-HS
,
Isoptin SR
,
Verapamil Hydrochloride
,
Verapamil Hydrochloride SR
,
Verelan
,
Verelan PM
Verapamil is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
Verapamil is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.
Verapamil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Posts on calan
(139)
HTN & Allergy medications - Allergy Community
- Apr 06, 2009
To kindd, Thanks for your response. I can see how this is the case since my symptoms occu...
Alternative to beta blockers? - Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
- Dec 01, 2008
Is there any alternatives to beta blockers that I should discuss with my GP? Propranolol in...
open sore - Dermatology Community
- Jan 07, 2008
I have an open wound on my finger. In the center of this open wound is a little bump. It i...
MVP and Bundle Branch Block - Heart Disease Community
- Oct 25, 2007
Will someone, please, in English, explain to me what a bundle branch block is. I was diagn...
Toprol XL side effects - Heart Disease Community
- May 17, 2007
I went to the EP Dr 2 weeks ago (30000 pvcs and 133 nsvt). He took me off my Calan and put...
bradycardia - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Aug 31, 2006
1.Have you ever heard of anyone getting Bradycardia and PVC's from blood pressure medicine?...
Digoxin § Calan for SVT - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Aug 30, 2001
Having recently been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, my doc rx'd calan and dig...
Elevated Levels - Gastroenterology Expert Forum
- Aug 24, 2001
Elevated liver test levels: Ac phosphate = 163 SGPT = 63 Had testicular cancer in 19...
Treatment for atrial tachycardia - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Jun 17, 2001
As a 71 year old female with long term low blood pressure, I have recently been bothered wi...
pvc's/pac's - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Dec 14, 2000
I am 34 years old and in good health. I started a running program in Feb. For the first f...
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Treatments related to calan
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Calan
verapamil
Verelan PM
Calan SR
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Covera-HS
Verapamil Hydrochloride SR
Isoptin SR
Verelan
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