isoptin

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Noun isoptin has 1 sense

verapamil, Calan, Isoptin - 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
--₁ is a kind of calcium blocker, calcium-channel blocker

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Term: Isoptin

Definition:

Isoptin is a medication that belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers. It is primarily used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain caused by angina, and certain types of irregular heartbeat.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

An oral medication used for the treatment of hypertension and angina.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed Isoptin to help control my high blood pressure.

Sense 2 - Verb:

To administer or take the medication Isoptin.

Example sentence: The nurse will isoptin the patient at regular intervals throughout the day.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

Pertaining to or describing the properties or effects of Isoptin.

Example sentence: The isoptin dosage may be adjusted based on the patient's response.