Vertab SR

What is it?

A class 1 calcium antagonist available as sustained-release, film- coated, light green, scored, capsule- shaped tablets containing 240mg of verapamil hydrochloride.

Medical Uses

Angina, mild to moderate high blood pressure.

Dosage

Adults, angina, 1 tablet twice each day; high blood pressure, ltablet daily, increasing, if necessary after at least 1 week to 1 tablet taken each morning and evening.

Special Care

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, impaired kidney or liver function, lstb degree heart block. Weak heart should be treated with diuretics and digitalis.

Avoid Use

Children, low blood pressure, uncompensated heart failure, heart attack, heart shock, 2nd or 3rd degree AV heart block, sick sinus syndrome, severe slow heartbeat, S-A heart block.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Lithium, neuromuscular blockers, β-blockers, cyclosporin, rifampicin, anaesthetics, quinidine, carbamazepine, digoxin, phenytoin, theophylline, grapefruit juice.

Known Side Effects

Slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, heart arrhythmias, flushes.

Manufacturer

Trinity.