INDICATIONS
Calan is employed for treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance from the heart. It is also used for controlling pulse rate reaction to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Calan can be a calcium channel blocker. It works by slowing the electrical conduction within the heart, slowing heartbeat, and/or normalizing heart rhythm.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Calan as directed from your doctor.
Ask your doctor questions you might have about how to utilize Calan.
STORAGE
Store Calan at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store far from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Calan out with the reach of youngsters and away from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Verapamil hydrochloride.
All medicines may cause unwanted side effects, but some everyone has no, or minor, unwanted side effects.
Check with your medical professional if any of these most typical negative effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; fatigue; headache; lightheadedness.
Seek medical attention right away if all of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergy symptoms (rash; hives; itching; breathlessness; tightness within the chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; lightheadedness, specially when standing; severe dizziness; difficulty breathing; swelling in the feet or hands; signs and symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, severe or persistent stomach pain, fever, general a feeling of being unwell); unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat.
This is not a whole report on all side effects that could occur. If you've queries about unwanted side effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Calan if:
Contact your doctor or physician without delay if any of these apply to you.
Some medical ailments may interact with Calan. Tell a medical expert or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, particularly if any in the following apply to you:
Some medicines may interact with Calan. Tell your medical provider if you take any other medicines, especially any in the following:
This will not be an entire listing of all interactions that will occur. Ask your health care provider if Calan may interact with other medicines that you simply take. Check with your doctor before starting, stop, or alter the dose of any medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days