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Verapamil - oral

(ver-app-uh-mill)

common brand names: Calan, Isoptin

Simular Drugs : Calan, Calan Sr

Related Drugs : Calan, Calan, Calan Sr

Calan Usage: it medication is calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction and in controlling electrical impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, verapamil relaxes and widens blood vessels & can normalize heartbeats. Verapamil is used to treat chest pain (angina), HBP or irregular heartbeats. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible problems related to use of short-acting calcium channel blockers.

How to use Calan: it tablet should be swallowed whole with full glass of water unless some your doctor directs you otherwise. this tablet should be taken as directed to prevent chest pain. this isn't effective if taken only when chest pain occurs. do not stop taking this med suddenly without some your doctor's permission. Chest pain can occur if the medication is stopped too fast. your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Calan side effects: this drug can cause dizziness & lightheadedness especially during 1'st several days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down since while, get up slowly to allow you're body to adjust and minimize dizziness. You may also experience weakness, fatigue, nausea, muscle cramps, headache, flushing or constipation. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to med. Inform your doctor if they become bothersome. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of hands or feet, irregular heartbeat, fever, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes & skin, dark urine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or healthcare professional.

Calan Precautions: Before using it drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems (e.g., heart rhythm disturbances, heart failure), liver or kidney disease, very low blood pressure, muscular dystrophy, brain tumors (cancer). Before heart surgery, tell your doctor you use this medicine. Verapamil prolongs & intensifies effects of alcohol in your system. Avoid (or very carefully limit) alcoholic beverages while using this medication. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. this drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your doctor. this pill is excreted into breast milk & a decision should be made whether to stop the medication or avoid breast-feeding. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Calan med interactions: Tell your physician of every prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: beta-blockers, intravenous (IV) calcium, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin. Avoid any drugs that increase your heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine & phenylpropanolamine examples). These medications are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products. do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your healthcare professional instructs you otherwise. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or physician approval.

Calan Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat; dizziness; fainting; & loss about consciousness.

Calan special notes: Laboratory tests (e.g., liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor for side effects. don't share this drug with others.

If you missed Calan dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the following dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Calan Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Medical alert: your condition may cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Verapamil