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Verapamil is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Verapamil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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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Geriatric |
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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?
Breastfeeding women can take Verapamil as it bears very minor side effects for them.
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?
Verapamil is rarely harmful for the heart.
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?
Forming a habit of Verapamil has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Verapamil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Verapamil can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Verapamil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Verapamil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Verapamil
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Verapamil to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Verapamil
Taking Verapamil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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