Prescription Required
Verapamil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Verapamil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Verapamil safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Verapamil. If you are pregnant, do not take Verapamil without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Verapamil safe during breastfeeding?
Verapamil has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Verapamil on the Kidneys?
Verapamil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Verapamil on the Liver?
Verapamil has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Verapamil on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Verapamil on the heart have been reported.
Verapamil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Verapamil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Verapamil habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Verapamil is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Verapamil can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Verapamil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Verapamil in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Verapamil
Verapamil may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Verapamil
Taking alcohol with Verapamil can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Verapamil hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 535
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1263-1264