Calan Sr Usage And Safety
Dosage
Verapamil?Hydrochloride
Side Effects
Constipation , Dyspnea , Dizziness , Bradycardia , Nausea , Hypotension , AV block , Headache , Edema , CHF, Rash , Edema , Flushing , Fatigue , angina pectoris, atrioventricular dissociation, chest pain, claudication,myocardial infarction, palpitations, purpura (vasculitis), syncope, diarrhea, dry mouth, gastrointestinal distress, gingival hyperplasia , blurred vision, tinnitus.
Drug Interactions
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors , Ivabradine , Beta-blockers , Digitalis , Disopyramide , Flecainide , Quinidine , Alcohol , Nitrates , Cimetidine , Lithium , Carbamazepine , Rifampin , Phenobarbital , Cyclosporin , Theophylline , Telithromycin , Clonidine.
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
When not to Use
Verapamil HCl is contraindicated in:1. Severe left ventricular dysfunction 2. Hypotension (systolic pressure less than 90 mm Hg) or cardiogenic shock 3. Sick sinus syndrome (except in patients with functioning artificial ventricular pacemaker).