Verapamil Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Verapamil is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart to control chest pain (angina). If taken regularly, verapamil controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may give you a different medication to take when you have chest pain. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Verapamil comes as a regular tablet and as an extended-release (long-acting) tablet and capsule to take by mouth. ...
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Encyclopedia: Verapamil
Verapamil is an L-type calcium channel blocker. It has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. Verapamil has also been used as a vasodilator during cryopreservation of blood vessels. It is a class 4 antiarrhythmic, more effective than digoxin in controlling ventricular rate, and was approved by the FDA in 1981. Verapamil's mechanism in all cases is to block voltage-dependent Calcium...
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Verapamil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Verapamil (brand names: Isoptin, Verelan, Calan, Bosoptin, Covera-HS) is an L- type calcium channel blocker. It has been used in the treatment of ...
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Verapamil Information from Drugs.com
Verapamil side effects, interactions, indications.
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verapamil Side Effects, Interactions and Information - Drugs.com
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Verapamil
Verapamil is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (calcium entry blocker or calcium ion antagonist). The mechanism of the antianginal and antiarrhythmic effects ...
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Covera-HS (Verapamil) Drug Information: Uses, Side Effects, Drug ...
Learn about the prescription medication Covera-HS (Verapamil), drug uses, dosage , side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.
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Question and Answer
What is the interaction between verapamil and vytorin?
I take verapamil for a heart rhythm problem and my doctor just put me on...
I take verapamil for a heart rhythm problem and my doctor just put me on...
The incidence of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis (usually attributed to Vytorin, and statins in general) is increased with simultaneous use of verapamil. With regard to what to look out for, basically muscle...
Asked by Kitsune - 20 months ago
What cold and/or allergy medications can I take with Verapamil?
I'm on Verapamil due to an extra signal that causes my heart to beat more...
I'm on Verapamil due to an extra signal that causes my heart to beat more...
Cortacid is for people with high BP and/or on heart medication. That being said it does not have a decongestant. I got a bad cold a month ago...
Asked by Giddygoon - 360 days ago
Forum Search
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conversion with verapamil?
Has anyone ever seen a patient convert from AF to sinus rhythm after being given verapamil? What " them.In the hospital, the cardiologists prefer Cordarone to convert A-fib. Verapamil...
Oct 31, 2008
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Verapamil dose question...
Just started Verapamil SR for my MAV/migraines ... taking 120mg once a day. Anyone else on this med though because I think, not sure, it's toxic to the liver over time.Hi Steven, I am also on...
Aug 02, 2008
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Verapamil ?
Hi, Has anyone been helped by Verapamil? I know it doesn't cure anything but has it helped anyone There are quite a few MAVers around being helped by Verapamil. Is that what you have...
Jul 27, 2007
FAQs
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Verapamil SR - Is it the same as the brand?...
We are under cross license from the brand manufacturer - it is the same product.
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Verapamil SR - Can we break it without affecting the...
Any tablet that is scored can be broken in half.
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