* VERAPAMIL SR
Isoptin SR Drug Information
This medicine is prescribed for patients suffering from blood pressure problems. This medicine is a quick acting pill and is used for treating angina. Angina is a kind of chest pain and it occurs due to blocked cardiac arteries. This drug comes under the category of calcium channel blocker and it helps in easy flow of blood through the heart. This generic drug also helps in bringing down the blood pressure besides preventing angina. Isoptin SR corrects unbalanced heartbeat. In rare cases the Isoptin SR is also given to asthma and migraine patients as it helps in treating the symptoms of panic attacks and depression.
Isoptin SR Dosage Information
This medicine should be taken in a channelized manner. The recommended initial dosage of this medicine is 180 mg. If you experience any side effect, then you should contact your physician. If you react well to your initial dosage, your doctor may start you with 240 mg every morning or 180 mg every morning and evening or 240 mg every morning and 180 mg in the evening or 240 mg every twelve hours. You should follow your doctor’s advice for the proper dosage. You can buy Isoptin SR 120 mg, 180 mg and 240 mg from North Meds for the ease of ordering and to avail discounts.
Side Effects and Precautions for Isoptin SR
Verapamil, the main ingredient of this drug, may cause nausea, upper respiratory infection, shortness of breath and low blood pressure. It may also cause headache and dizziness. This medicine may also lead to fluid retention and congestive heart failure. The other side effects of Isoptin SR are constipation, rashes and slow heartbeat.
Verapamil may also cause swelling of the hands, lips, mouth, tongue or feet. Some may experience symptoms of liver problems like dark urine and persistent stomach pain. If you experience any symptoms such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, sense of not being well and fever you should talk to your doctor immediately. You should tell your doctor if you suffer from any heart or kidney ailment before you start taking Isoptin SR.
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