INDICATIONS
Calan is utilized for treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart. It is also useful for controlling heartbeat response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Calan is really a calcium channel blocker. It works by slowing the electrical conduction inside heart, slowing heartbeat, and/or normalizing heart rhythm.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Calan as directed through your doctor.
Ask your doctor any questions maybe you have regarding how to work with Calan.
STORAGE
Store Calan at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store far from heat, moisture, and lightweight. Do not store within the bathroom. Keep Calan out of the reach of children and faraway from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Verapamil hydrochloride.
All medicines could potentially cause unwanted side effects, but a majority of everyone has no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with your medical professional if all of these most typical side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; fatigue; headache; lightheadedness.
Seek medical help immediately if all of these severe unwanted effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness within the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; lightheadedness, particularly when standing; severe dizziness; shortness of breath; swelling with the feet or hands; signs of liver problems (eg, yellowing in the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, severe or persistent stomach pain, fever, general a sense being unwell); unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat.
This is not a total listing of all side effects which could occur. If you've got questions about unwanted side effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Calan if:
Contact your physician or physician right away if these affect you.
Some health concerns may interact with Calan. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist for those who have any medical conditions, in particular when any in the following affect you:
Some medicines may talk with Calan. Tell your health care provider if you consider every other medicines, especially any of the following:
This is probably not a total listing of all interactions that could occur. Ask your health care provider if Calan may connect to other medicines which you take. Check with your medical provider before you start, stop, or customize the dose from a medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days