Isoptin
developed to support cardiovascular health.
Strengths: 40 · 120 · 240mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Cordilox
- Therapeutic class
Calcium channel blocker
- Pharmacological class
Calcium channel blocker
- Contraindications
hypotension; cardiogenic shock; second or third-degree heart block
- Precautions and warnings
monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
constipation; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; peripheral oedema
- Serious side effects
heart failure — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
developed to support cardiovascular health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Abbott
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
beta-blockers; grapefruit juice
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Mechanism of action
Verapamil inhibits the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in coronary and peripheral vasodilation and decreased heart rate.
Isoptin
developed to support cardiovascular health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Verapamil
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmia
Available option
- 60 tablets - 240 mg388-240-mg-3271