Verapamil (120mg)

Verapamil (120mg) — Uses and Benefits

Verapamil is mainly used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood pressure
• Preventing and treating angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart)
• Controlling certain fast or irregular heartbeats, such as supraventricular tachycardia
• Sometimes used to prevent migraine headaches, as advised by a doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessel walls
• Relaxes and widens blood vessels, lowering blood pressure
• Slows the electrical signals in the heart, reducing heart rate and easing chest pain
• Reduces the heart's workload and oxygen demand

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for sudden chest pain emergencies without medical supervision
• Not a treatment for heart failure with reduced pumping function
• Not used to treat infections or fever
• Not a painkiller for general body pain

How to Use Verapamil (120mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says it is safe to do so
• Try to take it at the same time each day to maintain steady levels in the body
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this may worsen your heart condition
• Avoid grapefruit juice unless your doctor confirms it is safe

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Verapamil (120mg) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Flushing of the face
• Swelling of ankles or feet

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Fatigue or weakness
• Slow heart rate
• Gum swelling with long-term use

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Difficulty breathing or swelling of face, lips, tongue
• Chest pain that worsens
• Signs of liver problems such as yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine
• Severe skin rash or blistering

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Verapamil (120mg) — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to verapamil or any of its ingredients
• Have severe low blood pressure or certain heart block conditions
• Have severe heart failure
• Are taking certain other heart medicines without doctor approval

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a history of slow heart rate or other heart rhythm problems
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are taking any other medicines, herbal products, or supplements

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Beta-blockers and other blood pressure medicines
• Digoxin
• Statins used for cholesterol
• Certain antibiotics and antifungal medicines
• Carbamazepine and other seizure medicines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

Alcohol may increase dizziness and lower blood pressure further, so it is best to avoid it unless your doctor says it is safe.

How long do I need to take this medicine?

This is usually a long-term treatment for blood pressure or heart rhythm control; do not stop without consulting your doctor.

Can this medicine be taken with other blood pressure tablets?

• It can sometimes be combined, but only under a doctor's supervision due to the risk of blood pressure dropping too low.
• Doctor ya pharmacist se salah lein.