Verapamil Drug Information PDF
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This document provides details on the drug Verapamil. It includes information on its uses, side effects, dosage, and administration methods. It also lists the drug's brand names.
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Category Details Drug Name: Verapamil Common Use: Arrhythmia, Angina, Hypertension Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Dosage: 40-160 mg TDS oral, 5 mg by...
Category Details Drug Name: Verapamil Common Use: Arrhythmia, Angina, Hypertension Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Dosage: 40-160 mg TDS oral, 5 mg by slow i.v. injection Indications: PSVT, control ventricular rate in AF or AFl Side Effects (Systemic): Constipation, Bradycardia, Nausea, Flushing, Headache, Ankle edema, Hypotension Side Effects (Ocular): None mentioned Contraindication: Partial heart block, Sick sinus, Broad QRS complex WPW tachycardia, 2nd and 3rd degree A-V block Susceptible Organisms: None mentioned Dosage Administration Oral, i.v. injection Dosage Administration Details: Oral: 40-160 mg TDS i.v. injection: 5 mg slow injection over 2-3 minutes Characteristic Features: Dilates arterioles, decreases total peripheral resistance, slows heart rate, slows A-V conduction, increases coronary flow Brand Name: CALAPTIN, VASOPTEN
