Meaning & use
Calan
A brand name for the drug verapamil, prescribed to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain irregular heart rhythms.
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Her doctor prescribed Calan to help control her blood pressure and heart rate.
Patients taking Calan are usually advised to avoid grapefruit juice, which can affect how the drug is absorbed.
A note on using this word
Calan is a brand name; its active ingredient, verapamil, belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers.
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