IMPORTANT
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT
SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN,
PHARMACIST OR OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE
THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.
ISOPTIN SR 120MG DIN: 01907123
VERAPAMIL EXTENDED RELEASE - ORAL
USES:
This drug is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved
in blood vessel contraction and in controlling the electrical
impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, Isoptin (Verapamil)
relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heart rates.
Isoptin (Verapamil) is used to treat high blood pressure.
OTHER
USES: This medication may also be used for irregular heartbeats
or chest pain (angina).
HOW
TO USE: The tablet or caplet form (which is a capsule-shaped
tablet) should be taken with food.
This medication must be taken as directed to prevent chest pain.
It is not effective if taken only when chest pain occurs.
Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without your doctor's
permission. Chest pain can occur if the medication is stopped
too fast. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
SIDE
EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness
especially during the first few days. When you sit or lie down
for a while and get up, get up slowly to allow your body to
adjust and minimize dizziness.
You may also experience nausea, blurred vision, weakness, lowered
blood pressure, muscle cramps, headache, flushing or constipation.
Inform your doctor if these effects persist or worsen.
Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, rash,
chest pain, swelling of the hands or feet, an irregular heartbeat.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history,
including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems
(e.g., heart rhythm disturbances, heart failure), liver or kidney
disease, very low blood pressure, muscular dystrophy, brain
tumors (cancer).
