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Answer for the clue "A drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine ", 9 letters:
verapamil

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) A calcium blocker used to treat angina and heart failure

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine [syn: Calan , Isoptin ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Verapamil (sold under various trade names) is a calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension , angina pectoris , cardiac arrhythmia , and most recently, cluster headaches . It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine . Verapamil ...