verapamil
IPA: vɝˈæpʌmˈɪɫ
noun
- (pharmacology) A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used to treat angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias.
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Examples of "verapamil" in Sentences
- It is just as effective as verapamil.
- It is the main active metabolite of verapamil.
- Its pharmacological activity is somewhat similar to verapamil.
- Medications to treat CPVT include beta blockers and verapamil.
- Its rate may in some cases be reduced by administering verapamil.
- Verapamil is effective for both short term and long term treatment.
- Medical therapy with verapamil and beta blockade may improve symptoms.
- In 2001 a procedure for the synthesis of radioactive verapamil was described.
- It is most effective when used in combination with an inhibitor like verapamil.
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