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CALAPTIN 240 SR Tablet 15’s
Original price was: ₹183.00.₹162.00Current price is: ₹162.00.
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
* Mkt: Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
* Country of Origin: India
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Introduction About CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET contains Verapamil which belongs to the group of
medicines called Calcium channel blockers. It is used to manage
hypertension (high blood pressure), manage chest pain (angina). It is
also used to manage certain types of abnormal heartbeats.
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use if you have heart failure or
severe problems with the heart rhythms, recent history of heart attack,
slow heart rate, low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking it.
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients who had a heart
attack, cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart muscle), kidney failure,
liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.
CALAPTIN 240
SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is
considered clearly necessary and CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not
recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before
taking it.
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in
children and elderly patients. The most common side effects of taking
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET are headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, low
blood pressure, flushing, constipation, nausea, swelling of the limbs.
Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
Uses Of CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET
- To manage hypertension
- To manage chest pain
- To manage certain types of abnormal heartbeats
How CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET Works
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET works by blocking the movement of calcium into the cells
of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, it relaxes blood vessels
which leads to the lowering of high blood pressure. This increases the
blood supply and oxygen to the heart while also relaxing the heart
muscle. Thus, managing high blood pressure and angina (chest pain)
effectively. CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET also interfere with the electrical
signals in the heart muscle, useful in managing abnormal heartbeats.
How to use CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET
Take
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age,
body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking CALAPTIN 240 SR
TABLET until your doctor tells you to stop. Otherwise, your condition
may get worse.
Side Effects Of CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET
Common
- headache, dizziness
- slow heartbeat
- low blood pressure
- flushing
- constipation, nausea
- swelling of the limbs
Uncommon
- fast or irregular heart beat
- stomach pain
- tiredness or fatigue
Rare
- pins and needles, involuntary shaking
- sleeping for longer than usual
- ringing in the ears
- vomiting
- excessive sweating
Stop taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET and consult with your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- skin reactions with blistering or ulceration of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- yellowing of the skin or eyes, a fever or tenderness around the stomach (jaundice)
- serious
allergic reaction which causes severe skin rashes, swelling of the
face, mouth, lips, tongue or throat causing wheezing and difficulty
breathing, feeling faint or tightness in the chest - swollen ankles or hot and painful hands and feet
- a rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations
How To Manage Side Effects
Headache:
Rest
and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or ORS (Oral
Rehydrating Solution) and apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if
necessary. Contact your doctor if your headache did not improve.
Dizziness:
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any
machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not drink alcohol, as it can
aggravate your dizziness. Contact your doctor if your dizziness did not
improve.
Nausea and vomiting:
Take
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if your
nausea and vomiting did not improve.
Constipation:
Take
fibre-rich foods in your diet such as fresh fruits, vegetables and
whole grain cereals and drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly
and stay active. Contact your doctor if constipation persists.
Stomach pain:
Try
to have smaller meals but take frequently. Keep a heat pad on your
stomach. Do not self-manage and contact your doctor if the stomach pain
did not improve.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor for before taking it.
Breastfeeding
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it
may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor for before taking
it.
Driving and Using Machines
Do not drive or operate machines if you feel drowsy after taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET.
Alcohol
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET.
Kidney
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney failure. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Liver
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Allergy
Do not take CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET if you are allergic to verapamil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Heart Disease
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET is not recommended for use if you have heart failure or
severe problems with the heart rhythms (second- or third-degree
atrioventricular block or sick sinus syndrome) unless you have a
pacemaker, recent history of heart attack, slow heart rate
(bradycardia), low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking it.
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients who had a heart
attack or have problems with the impulses of the heart (first-degree
atrioventricular block), and cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart
muscle). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Others
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET is not recommended for you, if you:
- have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness or faintness)
Before taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- are having an operation
- have
neuromuscular diseases or conditions which cause muscle weakness such
as myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome or advanced Duchenne
muscular dystrophy - have an intolerance to lactose or sucrose
Use in paediatrics:
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Use in geriatrics:
CALAPTIN
240 SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients with
heart or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- alpha
or beta-blockers (medicines used to manage high blood pressure and
heart diseases) Ex. prazosin, doxazosin, metoprolol and propranolol - aspirin (used for pain fever or to manage blood clots)
- quinidine, flecainide (used to manage irregular heartbeat)
- imipramine, buspirone (used to manage depression, anxiety and panic disorder)
- rifampicin (used to manage tuberculosis)
- erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections)
- ritonavir, nelfinavir (medicines used to manage HIV)
- doxorubicin (used in the management of cancer)
- phenobarbital, carbamazepine and phenytoin (used to manage epilepsy)
- digitoxin and digoxin, ivabradine (medicines used in the management of heart failure)
- colchicine, sulfinpyrazone (used to manage gout)
- cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers)
- immunosuppressants Ex. ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus (medicines used to manage organ transplant rejection)
- statins (used to manage high levels of cholesterol)Â Ex. atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin
- lithium (used to manage mania)
- midazolam (used as a sedative or anaesthetic)
- glibenclamide, glyburide, metformin (used to manage diabetes)
- neuromuscular blocking agents Ex. vecuronium (used in anaesthesia)
- almotriptan (used to manage migraine)
- dabigatran (used to manage blood clot)
- St. John’s Wort (used for mild anxiety)
- antihypertensives (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, ramipril
- theophylline (used to manage asthma)
- medicines to manage fungal infections, such as fluconazole or itraconazole
B. Drug – Food interaction:
Do
not eat or drink products containing grapefruit juice while taking
CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET, as grapefruit juice increases the effects of
this medicine.
Overdosage:
If you or
anyone else accidentally take too much of CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms
of overdose of CALAPTIN 240 SR TABLET are low blood pressure and in rare
cases heart failure.
| Weight | 25 g |
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