Verapamil (80mg)

Verapamil (80mg) — Uses and Benefits

Verapamil is used to manage high blood pressure, angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart), and certain types of abnormal heart rhythms.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood pressure
• Preventing episodes of angina (chest pain)
• Managing certain fast or irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), such as supraventricular tachycardia

HOW IT WORKS

• Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessel walls
• Relaxes and widens blood vessels, lowering blood pressure
• Slows the heart rate and reduces the heart's workload, easing chest pain
• Helps regulate abnormal electrical signals in the heart

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for immediate relief of a sudden heart attack
• Not a painkiller for general body pain
• Not used to treat infections
• Not recommended for use without medical supervision in heart failure with reduced pumping function

How to Use Verapamil (80mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says it is safe
• Take at the same time(s) each day to maintain a steady level in the body
• Do not stop taking suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this can worsen your condition
• Avoid grapefruit juice unless your doctor confirms it is safe with your dose

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Dispose of unused medicine safely as advised by your pharmacist

Verapamil (80mg) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Swelling in ankles or feet

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Flushing of the face
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• Skin rash

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, or throat
• Signs of liver problems such as yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine
• Severe chest pain or worsening of heart failure symptoms like sudden weight gain or swelling

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

Verapamil (80mg) — 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 other ingredient in the tablet
• Have severe low blood pressure
• Have certain heart conditions like sick sinus syndrome or heart block without a pacemaker
• Have severe heart failure with reduced pumping ability

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have any existing heart rhythm problems
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are taking other blood pressure or heart medicines
• Have muscle disorders like muscular dystrophy

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Beta-blockers and other heart rhythm medicines
• Digoxin
• Statins used for cholesterol
• Certain antibiotics and antifungal medicines
• Other blood pressure lowering 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 or limit it and check with your doctor.

Can I take this medicine long term?

Yes, it is often prescribed for long-term control of blood pressure or heart conditions, but regular check-ups with your doctor are important.

Will this medicine make me feel sleepy?

• Some people feel tired or dizzy, especially when starting treatment, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
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