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Calaptin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina. Calaptin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Calaptin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Calaptin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Calaptin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Calaptin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Calaptin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Calaptin related warnings section.
Calaptin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Heart Failure, Aortic Stenosis are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Calaptin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Calaptin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Calaptin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Calaptin 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
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Is the use of Calaptin safe for pregnant women?
Calaptin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Calaptin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Calaptin as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Calaptin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Calaptin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Calaptin on the Liver?
Calaptin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Calaptin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Calaptin on the heart have been reported.
Calaptin 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 Calaptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calaptin habit forming or addictive?
Calaptin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Calaptin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Calaptin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Calaptin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Calaptin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Calaptin
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Calaptin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calaptin
Consumption of alcohol and Calaptin together may have severe 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