Calan Tablet - Uses, Side Effects Precautions and FAQs
Uses
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate.
How to use Calan SR
Take this medication by mouth with food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning or every 12 hours.
Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Ask your pharmacist if the tablets may be split in half, because the directions depend on the product you take. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
Side Effects
What Are Side Effects of Calan?
Common side effects of Calan include:
- dizziness,
- slow heartbeat,
- constipation,
- nausea
- headache,
- tiredness,
- skin rash or itching, or
- flushing (warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin).
- swelling ankles or feet,
- shortness of breath,
- unusual tiredness,
- unexplained or sudden weight gain,
- severe dizziness,
- fainting,
- fast or very slow heartbeat,
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash,
- restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck,
- stomach pain,
- loss of appetite,
- dark urine,
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Calan including:
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Verapamil is taken by mouth. Your pharmacist can provide more information about how to take this medicine. oral
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine.
Your blood pressure and liver function will need to be checked often.
If you have high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. keep using this medicine even if you feel well.
Verapamil is given into a vein by a healthcare provider. Your heart rate will be constantly monitored using an electrocardiogram or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). Your blood pressure and other vital signs will also be watched closely. injection
Some forms of verapamil cannot be crushed or chewed, and some forms can be opened and mixed with applesauce. Ask your pharmacist how to take this medicine. oral
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
FAQs
How effective is Calan 40mg?
Calan 40mg Tablet is a helpful medicine for hypertension and contains Verapamil as the active ingredient. This medicine belongs to the group of medications known as calcium channel blockers that relax the blood vessels. Calan 40mg relaxes the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow through them more accessible.
Can I buy Calan 40mg online in Pakistan?
Yes! You can buy Calan 40mg Tablets online through our website or call us at 0311 113 6337.
What dose should I choose?
For adults (18 and above), recommended dose of Calan 40mg for angina is 2 tablets every 8 hours a day.
Calan 40mg is not recommended for use in children (17 or younger). Calan 40mg is not effective in children (17 or younger).
If you have any queries about Calan 40mg, please contact your doctor or a pharmacist online at emeds Pharmacy.
