Verapamil

Generic Name
Verapamil
Brand Names
Calan, Isoptin, Tarka, Verelan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C27H38N2O4
CAS Number
52-53-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
CJ0O37KU29
Background

Verapamil is a phenylalkylamine calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, and angina, and was the first calcium channel antagonist to be introduced into therapy in the early 1960s. It is a member of the non-dihydropyridine class of calcium channel blockers, which includes drugs like diltiazem and flunarizine, bu...

Indication

Verapamil is indicated in the treatment of vasopastic (i.e. Prinzmetal's) angina, unstable angina, and chronic stable angina. It is also indicated to treat hypertension, for the prophylaxis of repetitive paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and in combination with digoxin to control ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter....

Associated Conditions
Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris, Cluster Headache, Heart Rate, Hypertension, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Supra-ventricular Tachyarrhythmias, Unstable Angina Pectoris, Vasospastic Angina
Associated Therapies
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