Calaptin 80 mg Tablet

Uses

Verapamil is generally used in treatment of arrhythmias, chest pain (Angina) and high blood pressure

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Flu-like symptoms
• Headache
• Infection
• Peripheral edema
• Sinus inflammation
• Sore throat

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Verapamil, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Verapamil is to be taken with food.

How it works

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker. It widens the blood vessels and allows more blood & oxygen to reach the heart by blocking the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels. This decreases the chances of chest pain & helps in reducing blood pressur

Faqs

Q. Is Verapamil safe?
Verapamil is safe, provided you use as per the doctors prescription and duration.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/aspirin/Benadryl/Tylenol with Verapamil?
If directed by your doctor Verapamil can be used with ibuprofen/aspirin/paracetamol (Tylenol) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Q. Does Verapamil cause weight changes, heartburn or leg cramps?
No weigh changes are observed with Verapamil. Do inform your doctor, if you notice any weight changes.

Q. Does Verapamil affect heart rate?
Slow heart rate is one of the side-effects of Verapamil. Do inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms.

Q. Is Verapamil a beta blocker, statin, ant cholinergic, MOA inhibitor?
Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker and is not a statin, beta blocker, anticholinergic or MAO inhibitor. Still, both the group of drugs are used to treat abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia) and high blood pressure.

Q. Is Verapamil used for migraine headaches?
Migraine headaches are treated with Verapamil. It is recommended to consume Verapamil, only if the doctor had prescribed you.

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