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Verapamil

Verapamil is a non-dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker used for selected cardiovascular conditions. Immediate- and modified-release products have different instructions. Listed uses include hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia.

Isoptin

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmia

40 · 120 · 240mg

Verapamil 40mg, 120mg and 240mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia. A calcium channel blocker.

From$0.44/ tabletView

Calan

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris

40 · 80 · 120 · 240mg

Verapamil film-coated tablets from 40mg to 240mg, used in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris and supraventricular tachycardia.

From$0.43/ tabletView

Verampil

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris

40 · 120mg

Verampil is verapamil 40mg and 120mg film-coated tablets for hypertension, angina pectoris and supraventricular arrhythmias.

From$0.17/ tabletView

Calan SR

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris

120 · 240mg

Calan SR is verapamil 120mg and 240mg in a modified-release tablet, used in the management of hypertension, angina and supraventricular arrhythmias.

From$0.67/ tabletView

Isoptin SR

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmia

120 · 240mg

Isoptin SR is verapamil 120mg and 240mg in a modified-release tablet for hypertension, angina and arrhythmia, blocking calcium influx across the day.

From$0.67/ tabletView

Arpamyl

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmia

40 · 120mg

Arpamyl is verapamil in 40mg and 120mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia. A phenylalkylamine.

From$0.26/ tabletView

Key points

  • Verapamil can slow the heart and worsen selected heart-failure or conduction problems.
  • Combining it with other pulse-slowing medicines requires careful review.
  • Constipation is common and can become clinically important.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on cardiac assessment, formulation, prescription and pharmacy checks.

Important safety checks

Review slow pulse, conduction block, heart failure, low blood pressure, liver disease, bowel problems and all heart, statin or enzyme-interacting medicines.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for fainting, chest pain, severe breathlessness, an unusually slow or irregular heartbeat, severe abdominal swelling, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.

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