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Indications

Isoptin is a medication that contains the active ingredient verapamil hydrochloride. It is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina (chest pain).

Isoptin belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which work by blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels.

Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider and do not exceed the prescribed dosage.

It is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or pharmacist for personalized advice and more detailed information specific to your situation.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 or 4 times daily.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take a week before you get the full benefit of this drug. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

To prevent chest pain, it is very important to take this medication regularly as prescribed. This drug should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications to relieve sudden attacks as directed by your doctor (for example, nitroglycerin tablets placed under the tongue). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase or your chest pain occurs more often).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to verapamil: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects include:

• Chest pain, fast, slow, or uneven heart rate
• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• Heart problems – swelling, rapid weight gain, or feeling short of breath
• Liver problems – loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Fluid build-up in or around the lungs – pain when you breathe, feeling short of breath while lying down, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus, cold, clammy skin, anxiety, or rapid heartbeats

Common verapamil side effects may include:

• Nausea or constipation
• Infections or flu symptoms
• Swelling in lower legs or hands
• Headache or dizziness
• Low blood pressure

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

• Before taking verapamil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of heart rhythm problems (such as second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome unless you have a pacemaker, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome), heart failure, certain muscle/nerve disorders (muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis), liver disease, kidney disease.
• This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially constipation, or swelling ankles/feet.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• This medication passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Isoptin is available in the following form and strengths:

• Verapamil Tablet:
  • 80 mg
  • 120 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Verapamil injection is used when needed and does not have a daily dose. Call your doctor if the medicine is not effective.

Take verapamil orally as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention. An overdose can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include low blood pressure, slow heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, high blood sugar, confusion, severe dizziness, or fainting.

What should I avoid while using verapamil?

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Grapefruit may interact with verapamil and cause side effects. Avoid consuming grapefruit products.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5499/isoptin-oral/details
2. https://www.news-medical.net/drugs/Isoptin.aspx
3. https://www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/isoptin-sr