Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Calan, Calan SR, Covera HS, Verelan, Verelan PM
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Calcium channel blockers
Forms:
Immediate-release tablet, extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule
Administration:
Oral administration by mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- To treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
- To control chest pain (angina pectoris)
- To prevent and treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) (immediate-release tablets only)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Verapamil (Calan SR) Drug Class
Verapamil (ver-ap-ah-mil) belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers.
Verapamil (Calan SR) Age Range
Verapamil is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established.
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