Calan?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Calan?;Calan? SR;Covera-HS? [DSC];Isoptin? SR;Verelan?;Verelan? PM
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Verap?;Apo-Verap? SR;Covera-HS?;Covera?;Dom-Verapamil SR;Isoptin? SR;Mylan-Verapamil;Mylan-Verapamil SR;Novo-Veramil;Novo-Veramil SR;Nu-Verap;Nu-Verap SR;PHL-Verapamil SR;PMS-Verapamil SR;PRO-Verapamil SR;Riva-Verapamil SR;Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection, USP;Verapamil SR;Verelan?
Uses
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to treat chest pain or pressure.
- It is used to treat a fast heartbeat.
- It is used to stop migraine headaches.
- Verapamil calms blood vessels.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take liquid (suspension) or tablets with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take long-acting products with food.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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