Verapamil Hydrochloride
Verapamil Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Verapamil Hydrochloride; Generic name: VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Chartwell RX, LLC.
| Brand name | Verapamil Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Chartwell RX, LLC |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules (PM) for oral use is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including this drug. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will req |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION THE CONTENTS OF THE Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules (PM) CAPSULE SHOULD NOT BE CRUSHED OR CHEWED. Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules (PM) CAPSULES ARE TO BE SWALLOWED WHOLE OR THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE CAPSULE SPRINKLED ONTO APPLESAUCE. Do not crush or chew capsule contents; swallow capsule whole or sprinkle entire contents onto applesauce ( 2.2 , 17 ) Usual dosage: 200 mg once daily at bedtime; if inadequate response, titrate upward |
| Active ingredient(s) | VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=18f6d349-8c5c-4443-ac65-16bf6619ecdc |