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Calaptin 240 SR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Calaptin 240 SR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

VERAPAMIL-240MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET

CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG TABLET if you are allergic to CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart attacks and problems with the impulses in the heart, liver, and kidney diseases. CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women and is probably safe when used in breastfeeding mothers. CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET may increase the amount of alcohol in the body, so limit alcohol consumption. CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Uses of CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET

Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Arrhythmias

Directions for Use

Take CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG 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

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG 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 SR 240MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VerapamilLomitapide
Critical
VerapamilCisapride
Critical

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VerapamilLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using lomitapide together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR 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.
VerapamilCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Coadministration of cisapride together with Calaptin 240 SR 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 240 SR 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.
VerapamilArbutamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Arbutamine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR 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.
VerapamilPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using pimozide together with Calaptin 240 SR 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 240 SR 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.
VerapamilFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using flibanserin together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can significantly increase the blood levels of flibanserin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR 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.
VerapamilEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR 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.
VerapamilDofetilide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using dofetilide together with Calaptin 240 SR 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 240 SR 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.
VerapamilAvanafil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with avanafil may significantly increase the blood levels of avanafil. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Avanafil together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, vision or hearing loss, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
VerapamilMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Morphine and Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can increase the blood level and side effects of morphine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
VerapamilAlfentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet and Alfentanil may significantly increase the blood levels of Alfentanil. This may lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Alfentanil and Calaptin 240 SR Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience excessive sedation (the action of administering a sedative drug to produce a state of calm or sleep), respiratory depression (the movement of air in and out of the lungs is insufficient), low blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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.

It is not recommended to take CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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).

The common side effects of CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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.

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.

CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • RITONAVIR
  • LITHIUM
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • HYPERICUM PERFORATUM
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • MIDAZOLAM
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • ALMOTRIPTAN
  • DABIGATRAN
  • QUINIDINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • COLCHICINE
  • SULFINPYRAZONE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • SIROLIMUS
  • EVEROLIMUS
  • TACROLIMUS

Special Advise

  • Let your doctor know that you are taking CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET if you are scheduled for surgery where an anaesthetic will be used (including dental treatment).
  • CALAPTIN SR 240MG 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.

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