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Isoptin

Isoptin

1 7.5
A drug that lowers blood pressure and treats chest pain, some heart rhythm problems, and severe headaches
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Isoptin
  • Patients with angina may be treated with Isoptin to improve blood flow to the heart.

Examples

  • If you experience side effects while taking Isoptin, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

  • Have you ever taken Isoptin for migraines?

  • The doctor prescribed Isoptin to help control his high blood pressure.

  • The doctor prescribed Isoptin for my high blood pressure.

  • Using Isoptin can significantly improve the quality of life for those with chronic migraines.

  • Healthcare professionals often advise patients to take Isoptin for controlling hypertension.

  • Patients may experience fewer angina attacks when they regularly take Isoptin as prescribed.

Synonyms

verapamil
vsIsoptin
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A medicine that lowers blood pressure and treats some heart problems and severe headaches

is a trademarked name for the same drug rather than the generic term
Calan
vsIsoptin
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain

has identical meaning but uses a different trademark name

Surface Forms

Isoptin singular
Isoptins plural

Etymology

Isoptin is a brand name made for the drug verapamil, so it was created as a medicine name. A helpful way to remember it is to notice iso- ('same') at the start and think of the drug as helping the heart beat in a steady, even way and bringing high blood pressure down.