Information about Chest pain (Generic Verapamil) :


Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used to treat supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart. It slows the electrical conduction in the heart, slowing heart rate, and/or normalizing heart rhythm.
It may also be administered for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
It may also be administered for other conditions as determined by your physician.

You should not use Verapamil in the following cases: you are allergic to any ingredient in it; you have certain heart conditions (eg, sick sinus syndrome or second- or third-degree heart block and do not have a pacemaker) or very low blood pressure; you have atrial fibrillation or flutter and a pre-excitation syndrome (extra conduction pathway in the heart) such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) or Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome (LGL); you are taking dofetilide or eletriptan.

In such cases it is obligatory to consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking this drug.

Before using Verapamil:
Before using Verapamil you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding a baby; you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; you have heart failure or a recent heart attack with lung congestion; low blood pressure; heart problems, including a very slow heart rate, or heart valve disease; you have kidney or liver disease, muscular dystrophy, or neurologic disease.

Be aware that Verapamil may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially any of the following: beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), disopyramide, ketolides (eg, telithromycin), or macrolides (eg, erythromycin) because the actions and side effects of Verapamil , some potentially life-threatening, may be increased; rifampin because it may decrease Verapamil's effectiveness; aldosterone blockers (eg, spironolactone), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), carbamazepine, digoxin, dofetilide, eletriptan, erythromycin, flecainide, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, simvastatin), lithium, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg, atracurium), quinazolines (eg, metolazone), quinidine, or theophyllines (eg, aminophylline) because the actions and side effects, some potentially life-threatening, may be increased by Verapamil.

It may not be a complete list of all interactions with other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Verapamil:
Use this medicine as recommended by your physician. It is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Verapamil at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Verapamil. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions

Avoid using Verapamil in case it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.

You should keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
In case you miss a dose of Verapamil, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next intake, skip the missed dose and take it according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses to catch up.

Important safety information:
Be careful when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities as Verapamil usage may lead to dizziness. Try to avoid such activities. Alcohol and certain other medicines may increase the risk of unfavorable reactions while taking Verapamil. Dizziness may be increased by alcoholic beverages, hot weather, exercise, and fever. It is recommended to sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning to prevent dizziness or fainting. You should sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.

Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, complete blood count, ECG, and blood pressure, may be performed while you use Verapamil. It is important to control your progress or to check for side effects. Follow all doctor and lab appointments strictly.

The ELDERLY may be more sensitive to the effects of Verapamil. Use Verapamil with caution in this group.

Do not use Verapamil in CHILDREN, as safety and effectiveness in this group have not been proved.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: In case you become pregnant, consult with your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks of using Verapamil while pregnancy. Verapamil passes into breast milk. Avoid breast-feeding a baby while taking Verapamil.

Possible side effects of Verapamil:
You should consult with your doctor in case you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below: dizziness; fatigue; headache; lightheadedness.

Seek emergency immediately in case you have any of these severe side effects:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; lightheadedness, especially upon standing; severe dizziness; shortness of breath; swelling of feet or hands; unusually fast, slow or irregular heartbeat.

What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.