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Product trade name: Cardiolen



Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products:

  • Verapamil Hydrochloride

    Cardiolen available forms, composition, doses:

  • Capsules; Oral; Verapamil Hydrochloride 120 mg
  • Capsules; Oral; Verapamil Hydrochloride 80 mg

    Cardiolen destination | category:

  • Human:
  • Anti-anginal drugs
  • Calcium antagonists
  • Calcium-channel blocking agents

    Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes:

  • C08DA01 - Verapamil

    Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers:

  • Instituto Sanitas

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    There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient verapamil:

    Cardiolen information

    Cardiolen is classified under the drugs called calcium channel blockers. This medicine relaxes blood vessel, which makes it easier for the heart to pump, and reduces its workload.

    Cardiolen indications

    This drug is indicated for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure, angina or chest pain. Cardiolen also helps control some types of irregular heartbeats.

    Cardiolen warnings

    Talk to your doctor before taking Cardiolen. Tell your doctor if you have:
    kidney disease
    liver disease
    sick sinus syndrome
    aortic stenosis
    heart failure
    heart block
    Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
    coronary artery disease
    low blood pressure
    muscular dystrophy
    You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment or you may not be able to take Cardiolen if you have any of the conditions listed above.
    It is not known whether this product would harm an unborn baby. Do not take Cardiolen if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless otherwise your doctor tells you to do so.
    The medication is known to pass into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant.

    Cardiolen intake guidelines

    The medicine is recommended that each dose be taken with a full glass of water. To lessen stomach upset, take Cardiolen with food.
    Take Cardiolen at bedtime.
    Do not crush, chew, or break Cardiolen. Swallow it whole.
    Do not be concerned if you find what looks like an undissolved tablet in your stool if you are taking Cardiolen. This medication is formulated with an outer shell that does not dissolve, which allows the medicine to be released slowly into your body before it is passed out in the stool.

    Cardiolen dosage

    The drug should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. Ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you if you do not understand these directions.

    Cardiolen overdose

    Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms of Cover-HS occur. Symptoms of a Cardiolen overdose include the following:
    dizziness
    weakness
    chest pain
    shortness of breath
    fainting
    unusually fast or slow heartbeat
    coma
    slurred speech
    confusion



    Cardiolen missed dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as possible, and then take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced interval unless otherwise the doctor tells you to do so. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose as instructed.

    Cardiolen side effects

    Seek doctor's advice if side effects of Cardiolen occur or stop taking this medication and get urgent medical attention. Side effects of Cardiolen include the following: swelling of the lips
    swelling of the face
    swelling of the tongue
    hives
    difficulty breathing
    closing of the throat
    shortness of breath
    unusually fast or slow heartbeat
    abnormal behavior or psychosis
    yellowing of the skin or the eyes
    swelling of the legs or the ankles
    Other less serious side effects may also occur. Continue using Cardiolen and stop using if the following may occur:
    unusual headache
    fatigue
    tiredness
    insomnia or sleeping disorder
    vivid dreams
    hair loss
    nausea
    diarrhea
    increased urination
    Side effects other than those listed in this medication guide may also occur. Talk to your doctor if side effects that seem unusual or especially bothersome occur.

    Cardiolen drug reactions

    Talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following before taking Cardiolen:
    cyclosporine
    cinetidine
    carbamazepine
    lithium
    theophylline
    rifampin
    phenobarbital
    atorvastatin
    proprenolol
    digoxin
    quinidine
    disopyramide
    captoril
    enelapril
    atenolol
    flecainide



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