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Calan
Calan Generic Name: Verapamil (ver-AP-a-mil)Brand Name: CalanCalan is used for:Treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart. It is also used for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Calan is a calcium cha...
Calan Immediate-Release Tablets
Calan Immediate-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Verapamil (ver-AP-a-mil)Brand Name: CalanCalan Immediate-Release Tablets are used for:Treating high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest pain). It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used for treating and preventing supraventricular tachycardia (a rhythm disturbance of the heart) and for controlling heart rat...
Calan SR
Calan SRGeneric Name: verapamil (oral) (ver AP a mil)Brand Names: Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PMWhat is verapamil?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 dis...
Calan SR
Calan SRGeneric name: Verapamil hydrochlorideBrand names: Verelan PM, Verelan, Isoptin SR, Isoptin, Covera-HS, Calan SR, CalanWhy is Calan SR prescribed?Verapamil-based medications can be prescribed for several heart and blood pressure problems. The fast-acting brands (Calan and Isoptin) are taken for angina (chest pain due to clogged cardiac arteries), as well as irregular h...
Calan SR
Calan SRGeneric Name: verapamil (Oral route)ver-AP-a-milCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CalanCalan SRCovera-HSIsoptin SRVerelanVerelan PMAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, Extended ReleaseCapsule, Extended ReleaseTabletTablet, Extended Release, 24 HRCapsule, Extended Release, 24 HRTherapeutic Class: Cardiovascular AgentPharmacologic Class: Calcium C...
Calan SR Controlled-Release Tablets
Calan SR Controlled-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Verapamil (ver-AP-a-mil)Brand Name: Examples include Calan SR and Isoptin SRCalan SR Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Calan SR Controlled-Release Tablets are a calcium channel bloc...
Calcarb
CalcarbGeneric Name: calcium carbonate (KAL see um CAR boe nate)Brand Names: Alka-Mints, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Chooz, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Maalox Childrens', Maalox Quick Dissolve, Maalox Quick Dissolve Maximum Strength, Maalox R...
Calcarb with D
Calcarb with DGeneric Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)Brand Names: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600+D, Caltrate 600 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Citracal + D, Citracal 250 mg + D, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Petites, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical-D, Os-Cal...
Calcet
CalcetGeneric Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)Brand Names: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600+D, Caltrate 600 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Citracal + D, Citracal 250 mg + D, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Petites, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical-D, Os-Cal 250 wit...
Calci Mix
Calci MixGeneric Name: calcium carbonate (KAL see um CAR boe nate)Brand Names: Alka-Mints, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Chooz, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Maalox Childrens', Maalox Quick Dissolve, Maalox Quick Dissolve Maximum Strength, Maalox...
Calci-Chew
Calci-ChewGeneric Name: calcium carbonate (KAL see um CAR boe nate)Brand Names: Alka-Mints, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Chooz, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Maalox Childrens', Maalox Quick Dissolve, Maalox Quick Dissolve Maximum Strength, Maalo...
Calcibind
CalcibindGeneric Name: sodium cellulose phosphate (Oral route)SOE-dee-um SEL-ue-lose FOS-fateCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CalcibindAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionPowderTherapeutic Class: Urinary Stone AgentUses For CalcibindCellulose sodium phosphate is used to prevent the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. It is used in patients who...
Calciferol
CalciferolGeneric Name: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) (ER goe kal SIF e role)Brand Names: Calciferol, Drisdol, Vitamin DWhat is ergocalciferol?Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.Ergocalciferol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid gland...
Calciferol
CalciferolGeneric Name: vitamin d and related compounds (Oral route, Parenteral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CalciferolDelta D3DHTDHT IntensolDrisdolHectorolRocaltrolVitamin DZemplarIn CanadaD-Vi-SolRadiostol ForteAvailable Dosage Forms:Capsule, Liquid FilledCapsuleSolutionTabletOilLiquidUses For CalciferolVitamins are com...
Calciferol Solution
Calciferol SolutionGeneric Name: Ergocalciferol (er-goe-kal-SIF-e-role)Brand Name: Examples include Calciferol and DrisdolCalciferol Solution is used for:Treating or preventing low vitamin D levels. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Calciferol Solution is a vitamin. It works by increasing vitamin D levels in the body.Do NOT use Calciferol Sol...