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Veracaps SR

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Generic Name: Verapamil hydrochloride
Product Name: Veracaps SR

Indication

Verapamil is used in the treatment of

Supraventricular tachycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
High blood pressure
Angina

Action

Calcium channel blockers block the
inward current of calcium into cells in the heart and the muscle wall of blood vessels.
Verapamil acts mainly on the heart to reduce the force with which the heart contracts, slow the heart rate and slow electrical conduction through the heart.

Dose advice

Arrhythmias

Adults
An initial intravenous injection of 5mg is given over 2â??3 minutes
This is repeated every 5â??10 minutes as required
Maintenance dosing is an intravenous infusion of 5â??10 mg per hour
The maximum daily dose is 100 mg intravenously
Oral dosing is 120â??480 mg per day

Children
An initial intravenous injection of 0.1â??0.3 mg/kg to a maximum of 5
This can be repeated after 30 minutes or an infusion 1.25â??5 micrograms/kg per minute can be started
Oral dosing is 1â??3 mg/kg three times a day.


High blood pressure and angina

Adults
The initial recommended dose is 80 mg orally 2â??3 times a day.
This may increased up to 160 mg 2â??3 times a day if short acting preparations are used or 240 mg once or twice daily if a controlled release preparation is used.

Schedule

S4

Common side effects

-Swelling of feet and ankles
-Rash
-Headache
-Fatigue
-Dizziness
-Flushing
-Nausea
-Abdominal pain
-Slow heart rate
-Constipation

Uncommon side effects

-Overgrowth of gums
-Development of heart failure
-Worsening of heart failure

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For further information talk to your doctor.



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Dates

Posted On: 22 July, 2003
Modified On: 1 January, 1970


Created by: myVMC