Question 1

what is the definition or description of: calan allergy?

Accepted Answer

Calan allergy: Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker &amp; antihypertensive medication.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  See:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/calan-side-effects.html

Question 2

is there a difference between generic verapamil and the calan sr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generic verapamil is much less expensive than brand name Calan sr. The active ingredient and the duration of action are the same.

Question 3

using xavor and calan. bp is continuously high 180/90. she needs to travel back to asia in two days. is it safe ? she is diabetic.

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: Her BP is elevated but not dangerously so.  She should contact her doc before leaving and ask about adding a mild diuretic like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) which would work synergistically with Losartan (Xavor) (and is compatible with Calan).

Question 4

what is calan?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blkr: Verapamil, a member of the calcium channel blocker family of drugs.  Perhaps most commonly used for hypertension, but also for certain heart rhythm disturbances. Can be used for angina treatment and neurologists may use it for migraine prevention. Does have side effects so talk to prescribing doctor carefully.

Question 5

calan might be prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: Perhaps most commonly used for hypertension, but also for certain heart rhythm disturbances. Can be used for angina treatment and neurologists may use it for migraine prevention. Does have side effects so talk to prescribing doctor carefully.

Question 6

what might calan be prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blkr: Verapamil, a member of the calcium channel blocker family of drugs.  Perhaps most commonly used for hypertension, but also for certain heart rhythm disturbances. Can be used for angina treatment and neurologists may use it for migraine prevention. Does have side effects so talk to prescribing doctor carefully.

Question 7

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 8

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 9

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 10

my mom said i was allergic to sulfa drugs as a child, so could i have outgrown this allergy 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

Immune tolerance: Allergy to sulfa drugs are not known to be commonly outgrown, however it is possible through mechanisms of immune tolerance. According to the reaction in childhood, your doctor might design the appropriate test that has the least risk of a severe reaction.

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