CALAPTIN 240 SR Tablet 15's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Verapamil 240 mg
Manufacturer
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET contains Verapamil which belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium channel blockers. It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure), manage chest pain (angina). It is also used to manage certain types of abnormal heartbeats. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use if you have heart failure or severe problems with the heart rhythms, recent history of heart attack, slow heart rate, low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking it. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients who had a heart attack, cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart muscle), kidney failure, liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is con
Uses
OF CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET To manage hypertension To manage chest pain To manage certain types of abnormal heartbeats
How It Works
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET works by blocking the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, it relaxes blood vessels which leads to the lowering of high blood pressure. This increases the blood supply and oxygen to the heart while also relaxing the heart muscle. Thus, managing high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) effectively. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET also interfere with the electrical signals in the heart muscle, useful in managing abnormal heartbeats.
Directions for Use
Take CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET until your doctor tells you to stop. Otherwise, your condition may get worse.
Side Effects
taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET are headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, flushing, constipation, nausea, swelling of the limbs. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET To manage hypertension To manage chest pain To manage certain types of abnormal heartbeats HOW CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET WORKSCALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET works by blocking the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, it relaxes blood vessels which leads to the lowering of high blood pressure. This increases the blood supply and oxygen to the heart while also relaxing the heart muscle. Thus, managing high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) effectively. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET also interfere with the electrical signals in the heart muscle, useful in managing abnormal heartbeats. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET until your doctor tells you to stop. Otherwise, your condition may get worse. SIDE EFFECTS OF CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLETCOMMON headache, dizziness slow heartbeat low blood pressure flushing constipation, nausea swelling of the limbs UNCOMMON fast or irregular heart beat stomach pain tiredness or fatigue RARE pins and needles, involuntary shaking sleeping for longer than usual ringing in the ears vomiting excessive sweating Stop taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET and consult with your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: skin reactions with blistering or ulceration of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) yellowing of the skin or eyes, a fever or tenderness around the stomach (jaundice) serious allergic reaction which causes severe skin rashes, swelling of the face, mouth, lips, tongue or throat causing wheezing and difficulty breathing, feeling faint or tightness in the chest swollen ankles or hot and painful hands and feet a rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor for before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGCALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor for before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machines if you feel drowsy after taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid alcohol consumption while taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET. KIDNEYCALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney failure. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERCALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET if you are allergic to verapamil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASECALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use if you have heart failure or severe problems with the heart rhythms (second- or third-degree atrioventricular block or sick sinus syndrome) unless you have a pacemaker, recent history of heart attack, slow heart rate (bradycardia), low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking it. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients who had a heart attack or have problems with the impulses of the heart (first-degree atrioventricular block), and cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart muscle). Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSCALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for you, if you: have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness or faintness) Before taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you: are having an operation have neuromuscular diseases or conditions which cause muscle weakness such as myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome or advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy have an intolerance to lactose or sucrose Use in paediatrics: CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients with heart or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: alpha or beta-blockers (medicines used to manage high blood pressure and heart diseases) Ex. prazosin, doxazosin, metoprolol and propranolol aspirin (used for pain fever or to manage blood clots) quinidine, flecainide (used to manage irregular heartbeat) imipramine, buspirone (used to manage depression, anxiety and panic disorder) rifampicin (used to manage tuberculosis) erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections) ritonavir, nelfinavir (medicines used to manage HIV) doxorubicin (used in the management of cancer) phenobarbital, carbamazepine and phenytoin (used to manage epilepsy) digitoxin and digoxin, ivabradine (medicines used in the management of heart failure) colchicine, sulfinpyrazone (used to manage gout) cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers) immunosuppressants Ex. ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus (medicines used to manage organ transplant rejection) statins (used to manage high levels of cholesterol) Ex. atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin lithium (used to manage mania) midazolam (used as a sedative or anaesthetic) glibenclamide, glyburide, metformin (used to manage diabetes) neuromuscular blocking agents Ex. vecuronium (used in anaesthesia) almotriptan (used to manage migraine) dabigatran (used to manage blood clot) St. John’s Wort (used for mild anxiety) antihypertensives (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, ramipril theophylline (used to manage asthma) medicines to manage fungal infections, such as fluconazole or itraconazole B. Drug - Food interaction: Do not eat or drink products containing grapefruit juice while taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, as grapefruit juice increases the effects of this medicine. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose of CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET are low blood pressure and in rare cases heart failure. SYNOPSIS Drug : Verapamil Pharmacological Category : Calcium Channel Blockers Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Angina, Abnormal heartbeats Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATION keep CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET out of the sight and reach of children store CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET below 25°C
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Last Updated
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