Calaptin 80 Tablet

Verapamil

53.42

Uses of Calaptin Tablet

  • Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
  • Treatment of Arrhythmia
  • Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Introduction of Calaptin 80 Tablet

Calaptin 80 Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Calaptin 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypotension, edema, fatigue, and headache. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

Benefits of Calaptin Tablet

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Calaptin 80 Tablet helps treat heart-related chest pain (angina attack) as well as prevent it from happening in the future. However, it should not be used for acute attacks of angina. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in the heart. This makes it easier for blood to flow to the heart, so it gets more oxygen. This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently. It should be taken regularly to be effective. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

Side effects of Calaptin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calaptin

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)

How to use Calaptin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calaptin 80 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Calaptin Tablet works

Calaptin 80 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thereby widening the blood vessels and allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This reduces blood pressure and decreases the chances of angina (chest pain).

Safety advice

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calaptin 80 Tablet.

Pregnancy

Calaptin 80 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

Breast feeding

Calaptin 80 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Calaptin 80 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Calaptin 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calaptin 80 Tablet may be needed.

Liver

Calaptin 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calaptin 80 Tablet may be needed.

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