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Hypertension drugs : Calan, Covera-HS, Verelan
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The following information is intended to supplement (not substitute for) the expertise & judgment of your physician, pharmacist and/or another healthcare professionals. It shouldn't be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before using this medicine or drug.
Drug brand names : Calan, Calan SR, Covera HS, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM.
Active component : Verapamil.
Related drugs (same active component) : Verapamil HCL.
Calan 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, verapamil relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heartbeats. Verapamil is used to treat chest pain (angina), high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible problems related to use of short-acting calcium channel blockers.
How to use Calan: This medication should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. 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.
Calan Side Effects: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness. You may also experience weakness, fatigue, nausea, muscle cramps, headache, flushing or constipation. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if they become bothersome. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of the hands or feet, irregular heartbeat, fever, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing
eyes and skin, dark urine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Calan 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). Before heart surgery, tell your doctor you use this medicine. Verapamil prolongs and intensifies the effects of alcohol in your system. Avoid (or very carefully limit) alcoholic beverages while using this medication. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and a decision should be made whether to stop the drug or avoid breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Calan Interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: beta-blockers, intravenous (IV) calcium, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin. Avoid any drugs that increase your heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are examples). These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose: If overdose of verapamil is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat; dizziness; fainting; and loss of consciousness.
Drug notes: Laboratory tests (e.g., liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor for side effects. Do not share this medication with others.
If missed dose: If you miss a dose of verapamil, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Please not "double-up" your dose!
If this drug was prescribed for you by doctor - please post Calan reviews, Covera-HS reviews, Verelan reviews.
The following information is intended to supplement (not substitute for) the expertise & judgment of your physician, pharmacist and/or another healthcare professionals. It shouldn't be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before using this medicine or drug.
Drug brand names : Calan, Calan SR, Covera HS, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM.
Active component : Verapamil.
Related drugs (same active component) : Verapamil HCL.
Calan 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, verapamil relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heartbeats. Verapamil is used to treat chest pain (angina), high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible problems related to use of short-acting calcium channel blockers.
How to use Calan: This medication should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. 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.
Calan Side Effects: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness. You may also experience weakness, fatigue, nausea, muscle cramps, headache, flushing or constipation. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if they become bothersome. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of the hands or feet, irregular heartbeat, fever, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing
Calan 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). Before heart surgery, tell your doctor you use this medicine. Verapamil prolongs and intensifies the effects of alcohol in your system. Avoid (or very carefully limit) alcoholic beverages while using this medication. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and a decision should be made whether to stop the drug or avoid breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Calan Interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: beta-blockers, intravenous (IV) calcium, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin. Avoid any drugs that increase your heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are examples). These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose: If overdose of verapamil is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat; dizziness; fainting; and loss of consciousness.
Drug notes: Laboratory tests (e.g., liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor for side effects. Do not share this medication with others.
If missed dose: If you miss a dose of verapamil, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Please not "double-up" your dose!
If this drug was prescribed for you by doctor - please post Calan reviews, Covera-HS reviews, Verelan reviews.
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6 Responses to "Hypertension drugs : Calan, Covera-HS, Verelan" 
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said this on 11 Nov 2008 12:23:51 PM CDT
I dont like this drug!
I never could take a channel blocker med before! Doctor put me on it, insisted it was good! NOT! It's junk and I'm sick from it now - dr knows it! I'm seeking alternative meds now and getting myself off this nasty drugs! |
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said this on 11 Nov 2008 12:25:22 PM CDT
My side effects : upset stomach, back pain, vision problems, light headed feelings, ankles swelling up, throat closes, out of breath and no any power! I was tired all the times- blood pressure dropped but it was not enough!!
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said this on 11 Nov 2008 12:27:27 PM CDT
Don't use asprin with this drug!
I took Ecotrim very small dose for headache!! I thought what I bought my ticket out of here! Symptoms of heart failure happen! From 3 minutes up to 5 minutes then it faded ! strange stuff always check the interactions first!! |
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said this on 11 Nov 2008 12:28:54 PM CDT
1. loss of sleep and pannick attacks!
2. vision problems 3. slight headaches! 4. some rapid heartbeats at night 5. sudden wake ups! 6. ringing in right ear at times! 7. flushing in face 8. ankles swelling alot! |
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said this on 11 Nov 2008 12:29:44 PM CDT
This drug stopped my menstrual cycle.
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said this on 26 Dec 2008 9:35:52 AM CDT
I had SVT in 2000 and have been taking a Beta Blocker for 8 years,tp trevent reocurring bouts.Metoprolol to be exact.6 Months ago I developed Pneumonia nad a duodenal Ulcer Mucosal Burst with a clot.Fortunately I was in the ER at the time.I was in Hospital for 9 days.
Down the track as my pneumonia healed I had to undertake an Hour long Lung Function Test.It showed Asthma. Bottom line is my respitory Physician wants me off of asprin which I was anyhow and favours Pulmicort (budesinone) but as that hates metoprolol and also Metoprolol hates Paroxatine I may have to come off of it.My Gp thinks that a CCB may eventually be better.I have found that they both seem to do the same job but I am not looking forward to the changeover. |
