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Isoptin 240 Mg 20 Tablets
SAR 41.95
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SKU :
1024-BO023
Cardioprotective, Reduce Blood Pressure
Product Name
Isoptin 240 Mg, Tablets, Sustained Release, Cardioprotective, Reduce Blood Pressure - 20 Tablets
Scientific Name
Verapamil 240 Mg Tablets
Category Of Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
Anti-Hypertensive Drugs
Mechanism Of Action Of Verapamil
Non-dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker: Inhibits transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions across membranes of myocardial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells without changing serum calcium concentrations, resulting in inhibition of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle contraction and thereby dilating main coronary and systemic arteries
Therapeutic Indications Of Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
Hypertension: High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
Angina (chest pain)
Method Of Administration Of Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
Always take your tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure refer to the label on the carton or check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Take your tablets with a glass of water. You should swallow the tablets without chewing or crushing them. It does not matter if you have not eaten, so they can be taken with or without food.
The number of tablets that you will need to take will depend on what you are being treated for
Hypertension (high blood pressure): The usual dose is one Isoptin SR a day
Angina (chest pain): The usual starting dose for angina is one Isoptin SR taken twice a day
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
Allergic reactions
Increased blood sugar levels
Nervousness
Headache, dizziness, a tingling or prickling feeling on the skin, tremor
Movement disorders
Reduced sense of touch and nerve damage
Drowsiness
Vertigo
A ringing sound in the ears (tinnitus)
Irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and heart failure
Low blood pressure
Flushing of the face or neck
Burning pain, redness, and swelling of the hands, feet, or other extremities
Difficulty breathing
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation and bowel obstruction
Swollen gums start to spread over the teeth
Stomach pain, discomfort, and swelling
Red or itchy skin rash
Sensitivity to light
Hair loss (alopecia)
Aches and pains in the joints and/or muscles and muscle weakness
Impotence
Breast enlargement or swelling
Breasts that leak milk
Tiredness
Increase in liver enzymes
Greater than normal amounts of prolactin (female hormone) in the blood
That causes the breasts to produce milk
Problems with an artificial pacemaker
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Blood Pressure
To measure blood pressure correctly:
Don’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
Empty your bladder before your reading.
Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.
Put both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.
Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.
Make sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.
Do not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.
You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:
Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
Exercise regularly
Eat a healthy diet
Reduce sodium in your diet
Quit smoking
Cut back on caffeine
Reduce your stress
Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly
Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Isoptin SR if:
you have ever suffered from heart failure, first degree AV block, or an irregular heartbeat
you have very low blood pressure
you have liver or kidney disease
you are being treated with injectable beta-blockers (except in an intensive care situation)
you have any neuromuscular diseases e.g. myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, or advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines:
beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions (these include propranolol and metoprolol)
alpha-blockers used to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions and prostate disorders (these include prazosin and terazosin)
medicines known as “statins” such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin used to lower cholesterol levels
any other medicine for high blood pressure or an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as flecainide, quinidine, digoxin and digitoxin
medicines used to treat depression (including the herbal product St John’s Wort), anxiety or psychosis. These may include imipramine, buspirone and lithium.
medicines which are known as immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin, sirolimus, everolimus, and tacrolimus. These are used to prevent organ transplant rejection
Storage Conditions Of Isoptin SR 240 Mg Tablets
Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
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