Isoptin
Isoptin
Isoptin (pronounced: eye-SOP-tin), also known as Verapamil (pronounced: vair-uh-PAM-ill), is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers.
Etymology
The term "Isoptin" is a brand name for the drug Verapamil. The etymology of "Verapamil" is not definitively known, but it is believed to be derived from the Latin "vera", meaning "true", and "pamil", a suffix commonly used in the naming of pharmaceutical drugs.
Usage
Isoptin works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and to increase exercise capacity in people with angina.
Related Terms
- Calcium Channel Blockers: A class of drugs that disrupt the movement of calcium through calcium channels.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, it is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Angina: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Heart Rhythm Disorders: Also known as arrhythmias, they are conditions that cause changes in the normal heartbeat.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Isoptin include dizziness, slow heartbeat, constipation, nausea, headache, and tiredness. Serious side effects may include low blood pressure, heart failure, and very slow heart rate.
Precautions
Before taking Isoptin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Isoptin
- Wikipedia's article - Isoptin
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