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?

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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

what could cause allergies all year long?

Accepted Answer

All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 8

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 9

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

Question 10

what can cause crab allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Crab allergy is a shellfish allergy and can develop at any time during adulthood.  Why some adults can consume crabs their entire life without any problems and others can go on to develop symptoms is unknown.  Shellfish allergy is a common adult allergen and symptoms can vary from one accidental exposure to the next so avoidance once symptoms develop is the best way to manage.

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