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About Calaptin 40 Tablet

Calaptin 40 Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘calcium channel blockers used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and arrhythmias. Hypertension is a condition in which there is a persistent rise in blood pressure levels. Angina pectoris (angina) is chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart due to blockage or narrowing of blood vessels supplying the heart. Arrhythmia is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast or too slow.

Calaptin 40 Tablet contains ‘Verapamil’, which belongs to the class of ‘calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels decreasing the workload on the heart. It also increases the blood and oxygen supply to the heart, thereby normalizing the electrical impulses. These effects help to reduce blood pressure and also control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat.

Take Calaptin 40 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet are nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, and low blood pressure. These side effects usually don’t require treatment and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Calaptin 40 Tablet if you are allergic to Calaptin 40 Tablet or any other contents present in it, have heart failure or severe problems with the rhythm of the heart (unless you have a pacemaker), have heart failure and taking beta-blockers, have had a heart attack recently, have a history of bradycardia (slow heart rate) or hypotension (low blood pressure), have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness), and have been taking a medicine containing ivabradine for heart diseases. Calaptin 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart attacks and problems with the impulses in the heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Calaptin 40 Tablet should be used with caution in pregnant women and is probably safe when used in breastfeeding mothers. Calaptin 40 Tablet may increase the amount of alcohol in the body, so limit alcohol consumption. Calaptin 40 Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Uses of Calaptin 40 Tablet

Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Arrhythmias

Directions for Use

Take Calaptin 40 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor prescribes the dose and duration of the medication. Do not increase or decrease the dose without the doctor’s advice. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Try to take the tablets at a fixed time every day for the best results.

Medicinal Benefits

Calaptin 40 Tablet contains ‘Verapamil’. It is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Side effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet

Headache

Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:

Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Dizziness

Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:

Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

Constipation

Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:

Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

Fatigue

Rest well; get enough sleep.
Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
Limit alcohol and caffeine.
Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.

Tiredness

Low Blood Pressure

Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:

If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.

Fast Heart Rate

Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate):

Contact your doctor immediately if you're experiencing a fast heart rate, palpitations, or other heart-related symptoms. This is crucial to determine whether the symptoms are related to your medication.
Your doctor may need to adjust your medication regimen to alleviate the fast heart rate symptoms. This could involve changing the medication, reducing the dosage, or adding new medications to counteract the side effects.
Follow your doctor's advice on monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure. This will help track any changes and ensure your heart rate returns normal.
If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt treatment.

Drug Warnings

Calaptin 40 Tablet is not recommended in people using beta blockers as it may cause atrioventricular (AV) block (a type of heart block) and bradycardia (slow heart rate). Calaptin 40 Tablet is also not recommended in patients who have heart failure or severe problems with the impulse or rhythm of the heart (unless you have a pacemaker), had a heart attack recently, a history of bradycardia (slow heart rate) or hypotension (low blood pressure), and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness). Calaptin 40 Tablet contains sunset yellow aluminium lake as a colourant, which may cause allergic reactions in some people. Please do not eat or drink products containing grapefruit as it may increase the effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

VerapamilCisapride

Critical

VerapamilPimozide

Critical

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VerapamilCisapride

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of cisapride together with Calaptin 40 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of cisapride. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with cisapride.

VerapamilPimozide

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Using pimozide together with Calaptin 40 Tablet can increase the blood levels and risk of developing irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Pimozide is generally avoided as it can cause an interaction. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilEliglustat

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Calaptin 40 Tablet. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Eliglustat is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilFlibanserin

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Using flibanserin together with Calaptin 40 Tablet can significantly increase the blood levels of flibanserin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Flibanserin is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. Call a doctor immediately if you experience excessive drowsiness and decreases in blood pressure that can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and accidental injury, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilArbutamine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Arbutamine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Arbutamine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision, or nausea. contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilLomitapide

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Using lomitapide together with Calaptin 40 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Lomitapide is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction. Call a doctor if you experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, indigestion, gas, constipation, and yellowing of skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilDofetilide

Critical

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Using dofetilide together with Calaptin 40 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of dofetilide. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 40 Tablet with Dofetilide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.

VerapamilFingolimod

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Fingolimod with Calaptin 40 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fingolimod together with Calaptin 40 Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilIbrutinib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Taking Ibrutinib with Calaptin 40 Tablet may increase the levels of Ibrutinib. This may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibrutinib together with Calaptin 40 Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.

VerapamilSimvastatin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calaptin 40 Tablet:
Using simvastatin together with Calaptin 40 Tablet can increase the blood levels of simvastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of simvastatin and Calaptin 40 Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, fever, dark-colored urine, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

VERAPAMIL-40MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice

Moderate

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VERAPAMIL-40MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice

Moderate

Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming Grapefruit juice with Calaptin 40 Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet. Avoid the Consumption of Grapefruit juice with Calaptin 40 Tablet. Contact a doctor if you experience sudden, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Keep your weight under control with BMI (Body Mass Index) 19.5-24.9.
Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings is advisable.
Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Meditation is suggested.
Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Side Effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet

Nausea
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Low blood pressure

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

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FAQs

How does Calaptin 40 Tablet work?

Calaptin 40 Tablet contains ‘Verapamil’, which belongs to the class of ‘calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels making the blood flow easy. It also increases the blood and oxygen supply to the heart. These effects help to reduce blood pressure and also control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat.

Can I take Calaptin 40 Tablet with other medicines to treat blood pressure?

It is not recommended to take Calaptin 40 Tablet with other medicines to treat high blood pressure, especially beta-blockers such as atenolol, propranolol, and metoprolol. It may cause an atrioventricular block (a type of heart block) and bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Are there any side-effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet ?

The common side effects of Calaptin 40 Tablet are nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, and low blood pressure. These side effects usually don’t require treatment and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

What is Angina pectoris?

Angina pectoris is the medical name for chest pain caused by a cardiac condition. It occurs when the blood supply to the heart is reduced due to the obstruction of one or more arteries (coronary heart disease). Patients suffering from angina sometimes describe their chest symptoms as squeezing, tightening, or pressure.

In which conditions should I avoid taking Calaptin 40 Tablet ?

Calaptin 40 Tablet should not be taken in people with any degree of heart failure (unless you have a pacemaker), who are taking beta-blockers, who have severe hypotension (low blood pressure), who have severe bradycardia (low heart rate), and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

IVABRADINE
DIGOXIN
PRAZOSIN
ATENOLOL
BISOPROLOL
METOPROLOL
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CIMETIDINE
PHENOBARBITAL
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PHENYTOIN
RIFAMPICIN
ERYTHROMYCIN
CLARITHROMYCIN
TELITHROMYCIN
RITONAVIR
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IMIPRAMINE
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THEOPHYLLINE
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ATORVASTATIN
ASPIRIN
ALMOTRIPTAN
DABIGATRAN
QUINIDINE
FLECAINIDE
COLCHICINE
SULFINPYRAZONE
GLIBENCLAMIDE
CICLOSPORIN
SIROLIMUS
EVEROLIMUS
TACROLIMUS

Special Advise

Let your doctor know that you are taking Calaptin 40 Tablet if you are scheduled for surgery where an anaesthetic will be used (including dental treatment).
Calaptin 40 Tablet may cause low blood pressure and dizziness, so rise slowly from sitting or lying.
Please do not stop taking the medication without discussing it with your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the amount of resistance exerted by the arteries against the blood flow. If the heart pumps more blood, then arteries become narrower, and in turn, blood pressure becomes high. If blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart disease, including stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Blood pressure is expressed by systolic and diastolic. Systolic blood pressure represents the contraction and relaxation of the heart. Diastolic represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart beats and is in a resting state. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. Hypertension is detected when systolic blood pressure is more than 140mmHg, and diastolic pressure is higher than 90mmHg. Some symptoms of hypertension include headache, nose bleeding, vomiting, and chest pain.

Angina pectoris: It is the medical term for heart-related chest pain. It occurs when there is a reduction in blood supply to the heart due to the blockage of one or more arteries (coronary heart disease). Patients with angina often explain chest pain as squeezing, tightening, or pressure in the chest. Other symptoms can be dizziness, sweating, heartburn, and difficulty breathing.

Arrhythmia: Arrhythmia is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow. Symptoms of irregular heartbeat include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fast or slow heartbeat. 60 to 100 beats per minute is generally considered a normal heart rate.