VERAPAMIL

Overview

VERAPAMIL is a Schedule H drug.
Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thereby widening the blood vessels and allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This reduces blood pressure and decreases the chances of angina (chest pain).

Usage

VERAPAMIL is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Blood Pressure, High, Heart Arrhythmias, Angina Pectoris
VERAPAMIL can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous),

Precautions

• You should not use verapamil if you have a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome.
• You should not use verapamil if you are allergic to it.
• Take verapamil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
• Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole.
• You should not stop using verapamil suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.If you also take disopyramide, avoid taking it within 48 hours before or 24 hours after you take verapamil.
• Verapamil may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
• Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of this medicine.
• The sustained-release tablet form is usually taken once or twice a day with food.

Symptoms of Overdosage

VERAPAMIL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

VERAPAMIL : Skin Rash, Heartburn, Indigestion, Head Headache, Dizziness, Constipation, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Chest Pain, Confusion, Noisy Breathing, Lightheadedness, Body Excessive Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

VERAPAMIL : Heart Failure, Hypotension, Muscle Pain, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Legs Swelling, Ankles Swelling, Body Loss Of Movement, Joint Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Weight Gain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Rare Side-Effects

VERAPAMIL : Acute Liver Failure, Chills, Face Discoloration, Arms Discoloration, Neck Discoloration, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite

Disease Interactions

VERAPAMIL can interfere with: Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Block, Sinus Node Disease, Hypotension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Myopathy, Myoneural Disorders, Acute Renal Failure, Intestinal Obstruction

Technical Classification

VERAPAMIL is categorized as:

• CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
• GROUP IV ANTIARRHYTHMICS / ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with VERAPAMIL as Ingredient

CALAPTIN 40MG TAB	VERAPAMIL 40 MG
CALAPTIN 80MG TAB	VERAPAMIL 80 MG
CALAPTIN SR 120MG TAB	VERAPAMIL 120 MG
CALAPTIN SR 240MG TAB	VERAPAMIL 240 MG
VPL 2.5MG INJ	VERAPAMIL 2.5 MG
VPL 5MG INJ	VERAPAMIL 5.0 MG