Calaptin 80 Mg

Calaptin 80 Mg

Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet, a class-IV antiarrhythmic is used for treating patients with high blood pressure, supraventricular tachycardia, chest pain due insufficient blood flow to the heart. It may also be used for cluster headaches or migraines. It works by relaxation of blood vessels for easy blood flow.

The drug should be taken as per doctor’s advice. It should be avoided if the person is allergic to any of its ingredients. It may cause dizziness and hence driving vehicles or heavy machinery that requires extreme alertness should be done safely.

The most common side effects of Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet are constipation, headache, low blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, congestive heart failure, elevated liver enzymes, low heart rate, edema, pulmonary edema, fatigue, rash, flushing, shortness of breath, atrio-ventricular block.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Drug = Verapamil

Strength = 80 Mg

Manufacturer = Abbott

How To Take

Take Calaptin 80 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Calaptin 120 SR

Calaptin 240 SR

Calaptin 40

Calaptin 80

Side Effects

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Swelling of legs

Chills or cold sweats

Redness of face, neck, arms and chest

Constipation

Headache

Indigestion

Muscle or joint pain

Nausea

Warning

Calaptin 80 Mg is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with neuromuscular transmission diseases like myasthenia gravis or advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy due to the increased risk of worsening of these conditions. The dose of the medicine may be adjusted or an alternative medicine may be considered based on the clinical condition.

Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet may decrease the blood pressure below normal and may cause dizziness. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary while receiving this medicine. The dose of the medicine may be adjusted or an alternative medicine may be considered based on the clinical condition.

Uses

Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension for lowering the elevated blood pressure.

Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet is used to treat conditions like Supraventricular Tachycardia characterized by irregular heartbeats.

Calaptin 80 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Angina Pectoris which is a type of heart disease characterized by chest pain.