BUY VERAPAMIL

Verapamil belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers. The remedy is applied alone or in combination with other remedies for treating high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina) and certain types of irregular heartbeat. As a long-term remedy the medication may reduce the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It can also control your heart rate if you have a fast/irregular heartbeat. The principle of its work consists in controlling blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, helping the heart work less hard to pump blood through your body. This effect, along with the relaxation of narrowed heart blood vessels, may also relieve the symptoms of angina. Verapamil also lowers a fast/irregular heartbeat, making you more comfortable and better able to participate in daily activities.

HOW TO USE VERAPAMIL:

It is an oral medication. It is recommended to apply verapamil here times a day (with or without food) or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole without crushing or chewing it. Avoid grapefruits. The dosage depends on your age, medical condition, body size and response to therapy. If you are older or have severe liver problems, your dosage may need to be adjusted. It is recommended to take verapamil regularly with equal intervals. In order not to forget take the remedy at the same time. As far as most people with high blood pressure feel well don't stop taking verapamil eve if you feel well. For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take up to a week before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. If used for angina, this medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat angina when it occurs. Use other medications (e.g., sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve an angina attack as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Sudden stop of taking the medication may result in very serious interaction. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Inform your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your routine blood pressure readings increase).

VERAPAMIL SIDE EFFECTS:

You may experience nausea, headache, fatigue, giddiness and constipation as your organism gets used to the medication. Inform your doctor in the case of worsening or persisting any of the verapamil side affects. Get up slowly to reduce giddiness or lightheadedness. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. If you become constipated while using this drug, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a stool softener. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effect. If you experience such unusual but serious verapamil side effects as swelling of the ankles/feet, shortness of breath, persistent fatigue, fast/irregular/very slow heartbeat, unusual dreams, mental/mood changes, dark urine, severe nausea/vomiting, severe constipation, yellowing of the eyes/skin, decreased sexual ability/desire, fainting, severe abdominal pain, new or worsening chest pain, sudden dizziness/fainting, vision changes, severe/persistent nausea, seizures, confusion, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech consult your doctor immediately If you experience serious allergic reaction ask for medical help. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, severe dizziness, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. If you experience verapamil side effects not mentioned above notify your doctor immediately. Don't forget that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

VERAPAMIL PRECAUTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you have any allergic reaction. Verapamil is not recommended under some medical conditions. Inform your doctor if you have such problems as very low blood pressure, certain heart problems (e.g., second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), severe heart failure liver disease, kidney disease, brain tumors, a certain type of heart disease (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), mild to moderate heart failure, neuromuscular problems (e.g., myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy). You may experience giddiness. Be attentive engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Verapamil prolongs and intensifies the effects of alcohol in your system. Limit alcoholic beverages while using this medication. Your doctor should know that you are taking the remedy before you have surgery. The remedy is not advised during pregnancy. Discuss all pro and contra with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Though there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

VERAPAMIL INTERACTIONS:

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be acquainted with any possible verapamil interactions. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine consulting the doctor. Taking of certain anti-arrhythmic drugs (e.g., dofetilide, disopyramide), ranolazine in combination with this remedy may result in very serious verapamil interaction. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the mentioned above medications. Your doctor should know about all the remedies you are taking, especially of: inhaled anesthetics (e.g., halothane), aspirin, intravenous calcium, certain anti-cancer drugs (e.g., procarbazine, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, adriamycin, vincristine, paclitaxel, vindesine), colchicine, beta blockers (e.g., propranolol, metoprolol, timolol), alpha blocking medications (e.g., prazosin), corticosteroids when given with anti-cancer drugs (e.g., prednisone), flecainide, digoxin, lithium, certain neuromuscular blocking drugs (e.g., succinylcholine, vecuronium), drugs that affect how your body gets rid of verapamil (azole antifungals including itraconazole, cimetidine, barbiturates including phenobarbital, rifamycins including rifabutin and rifampin, St. John's wort). Verapamil also may affect how your body gets rid of some drugs (e.g., sirolimus, cyclosporine, erythromycin, tacrolimus, eplerenone, quinidine, midazolam, tizanidine, triazolam, statins including simvastatin, certain anti-seizure drugs including carbamazepine). Look through the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs for pain/fever reduction) attentively to find out if they contain ingredients that could increase your blood pressure or heart rate (e.g., diphenhydramine, pseudoephedrine, ibuprofen, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, naproxen). Consult your doctor about how to apply verapamil safely.

NOTES:

Do not share verapamil with others. Ask your doctor what lifestyle changes may promote effectiveness of the medication. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests, heart exam, blood pressure, electrocardiograms) may be done periodically in order to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Ask your doctor for more information. There are different brands and types of this medication available. Many do not have the same effects. Don't change brand of the remedy by your self. Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Discuss with your doctor how to monitor your own blood pressure.