Calaptin SR 120mg

Calaptin SR 120 mg (Verapamil)

Calaptin SR 120 mg contains an active ingredient Verapamil. It is an effective medicine used for the treatment of hypertension (High Blood Pressure), angina (chest pain) and heart rhythm disorders.

What is Calaptin SR 120 mg used for?

Calaptin SR 120 mg is used for the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension and in chronic stable angina.

How does Calaptin SR 120 mg work?

Calaptin SR 120 mg contains Verapamil.  It plays an important role in the contraction of heart muscle, as well as the smooth muscle in the walls of arteries. Blocking the channels though which calcium enters cells in these muscles, leads to relaxation of these muscles. The result is reduced workload for the heart (and a decrease in occurrence of angina), as well as widening of blood vessels, causing high blood pressure to return to normal  and safe levels.

What does Calaptin SR 120 mg contain?

Calaptin SR 120 mg comprises of an active ingredient Verapamil.

What are the side effects of Calaptin SR 120 mg?

Some of the common side effects caused by this medicine are:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Reduced heart rate

If these effects persist or deteriorate, seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately. Even, if you get any serious side effects including allergic reactions like rash, itching, face swelling, tongue, or throat, or breathing trouble, unusual fatigue, sudden or unexpected weight gain, dizziness, severe stomach or abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing of eyes and skin, persistent nausea or vomiting, call your doctor right away and get the medical attention immediately.

What medications interact with Calaptin SR 120 mg?

Always inform your physician about the drugs you are taking till date. Provide full list of prescription or non prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, your physician is able to decide and give you the list of medicine and other things that may interact with Calaptin SR 120 mg (Verapamil).

When should Calaptin SR 120 mg not be used?

Calaptin SR 120 mg should be avoided if:

• You are allergic to the Verapamil or any other ingredient found in this medicine
• You are pregnant or planning to conceive
• You are breastfeeding as the drug may pass into breast milk

Tell your doctor if you:

• You are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis
• You have heart problems
• Have kidney and liver problem
• Have diabetes or if you are an asthma patient

How should Calaptin SR 120 mg be taken?

Calaptin SR 120 mg can be taken once in a day. Always take the medicine as prescribed by your physician.

How long should you use Calaptin SR 120 mg?

Keep taking Calaptin SR 120 mg, even if you start feeling better. Do not stop using it without checking with your physician even if you feel better. Always remember that the medication works as a controlling agent, not a cure.

Missed dose of Calaptin SR 120 mg

If you miss a dose of Calaptin SR 120 mg, just leave that missed dose. Take your next dose at your normal dosing schedule. Do not consume two doses at the same time.

How should Calaptin SR 120 mg be stored?

• Store Calaptin SR 120 mg at room temperature
• Keep it in a dry place away from direct light and heat
• Keep all your medicines out of the reach of children and pets