Calaptin SR 120 Mg

Calaptin SR 120 Mg

Calaptin SR 120 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 SR 120 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.

Drug = Verapamil

Strength = 120 Mg

Manufacturer = Abbott

How To Take

Certain verapamil products should be taken in the morning and others at bedtime. Ask your doctor what the best time is for you to take your medication. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the extended-release tablets and capsules whole.

Dosage

Calaptin 120 SR

Calaptin 240 SR

Calaptin 40

Calaptin 80

Side Effects

constipation

face flushing

headache

nausea and vomiting

sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction

weakness or tiredness

difficulty breathing

dizziness or light headedness

fainting

fast heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, or chest pain

skin rash

slow heartbeat

swelling of your legs or ankles

Warning

Calaptin SR 120 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 SR 120 Mg is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Calaptin SR 120 Mg Tablet SR 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 SR 120 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 SR 120 Mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of hypertension for lowering the elevated blood pressure.

Calaptin SR 120 Mg Tablet SR is used to treat conditions like Supraventricular Tachycardia characterized by irregular heartbeats.

Calaptin SR 120 Mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of Angina Pectoris which is a type of heart disease characterized by chest pain.