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

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

Question 8

does a cough come with allergies in children?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But not all the time. Nasal allergies are not a frequent cause of a really bad persistent cough. In a child with allergies and a really bad cough (assuming no fever) I would be concerned about a reactive airway/asthma type condition. If the child also had eczema I would be even more concerned.

Question 9

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

Question 10

please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Stiuff: Fortified soy milk for beginners.  Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens. Fortified orange juice. Sardines. Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.

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