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Generic Verapamil - Verapamil ER
Generic Verapamil
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Generic Equivalent To Brand Name Verapamil
Name : Verapamil ER
Dosage : 240mg
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CLASS and MECHANISM of Action
Generic "Verapamil" is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Generic "Verapamil" relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.
The complete mechanism of action is not fully understood. However, in layman's terms, it appears that the Generic "Verapamil" migrates into the plaque or scar tissue, blocks calcium from entering the tissue, and causes the diseased tissue to produce an enzyme, collagenase, that converts the diseased tissue into a more healthy state.
Active Ingredients: Verapamil hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, hypromellose 2910, anhydrous lactose, magnesium stearate, polacrilin potassium, microcrystalline cellulose, and polyethylene glycol 400.
What is Generic "Verapamil" PRESCRIBED For?
Generic "Verapamil" is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), to treat angina (chest pain), and to control some types of irregular heartbeats.
How Should I Take Generic "Verapamil"?
Take Generic "Verapamil" exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
The regular tablet is usually taken three times a day. The extended-release tablet and capsule are usually taken one or two times a day and should be swallowed whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush the extended-release tablet or capsule.
Generic "Verapamil" controls arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and chest pain (angina) but does not cure them. Continue to take Generic "Verapamil" even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Generic "Verapamil" without talking to your doctor.
Store Generic "Verapamil at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for taking Generic "Verapamil"?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Generic "Verapamil". The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Avoid the use alcohol. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Generic "Verapamil". Follow any recommendations your doctor makes about diet or exercise
What Happens if I MISS A DOSE?
Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible but if it's high time for the next dose just skip the missed one and continue your usual schedule.
What Happens if I OVERDOSE?
Seek emergency medical attention of you overdose with Generic "Verapamil".
Symptoms of a Generic "Verapamil" overdose include dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.
What are the possible SIDE EFFECTS of Generic "Verapamil"?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Generic "Verapamil" and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- an unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
- shortness of breath (heart failure);
- fainting;
- abnormal behavior or psychosis;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- swelling of the legs or ankles.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Generic "Verapamil" and talk to your doctor if you experience:
- unusual headache, fatigue, or tiredness;
- insomnia or trouble sleeping;
- vivid dreams;
- hair loss;
- nausea or diarrhea; or
- increased urination.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs can INTERACT with Generic "Verapamil"?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
- cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
- carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol);
- lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);
- theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, Theobid, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others);
- rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);
- phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
- an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), and others; or
- another heart medication such as propranolol (Inderal), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), atenolol (Tenormin), digoxin (Lanoxin), quinidine (Quinora, Quinidex, Quinaglute), flecainide (Tambocor), disopyramide (Norpace), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), and others.
You may not be able to take Generic "Verapamil", or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Generic "Verapamil" or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Additional Information
Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets. Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant). Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).
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