Uses / Indications:
Calaptin 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina) and arrhythmias.
Pregnancy interaction:
Calaptin 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
It is very common to have dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing, or a headache as a side effect. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if you have developed constipation during treatment with Calaptin. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with any heart problems (heart attack, heart failure, slow or irregular heart rate). Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Side Effects:
Headache, Nausea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Feeling of discomfort, Dyspepsia, Stomach pain, Peripheral edema, Constipation, Redness of skin, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk).
How to use:
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 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works:
Calaptin 40mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces blood pressure and abnormally fast heartbeat which lowers strain and oxygen requirement of the heart.
Faq for medicine:
Is Calaptin safe? : Yes. Calaptin is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Can I take ibuprofen/aspirin/Benadryl/Tylenol with verapamil? : Verapamil can be taken with ibuprofen/aspirin/paracetamol (Tylenol) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if prescribed by your doctor|Does Calaptin cause weight changes : No, Calaptin is not known to affect your weight. If you notice any weight changes, please consult your doctor|Does Calaptin affect heart rate? : One of the side-effects of Calaptin is slow heart rate. If you notice such symptoms, please consult your doctor|Is verapamil a beta blocker : No. Verapamil is not a beta blocker, statin, MOA inhibitor or anticholinergic. It is a calcium channel blocker. However, both the classes of drugs are used for managing high blood pressure and abnormal heart beats (arrhythmia)|Is Calaptin used for migraine headaches? : Yes, Calaptin can be useful for migraine headaches. But take Calaptin only if it is prescribed to you by your doctor
Medicine interaction:
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