Generic Name : verapamil hydrochloride
Brand Name: Apo-Verapamil (CAN), Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS, Gen-Verapamil (CAN), Gen-Verapamil SR (CAN), Isoptin SR, Novo-Verapamil SR (CAN), Nu-Verap (CAN), Verelan, Verelan PM
Classification: Calcium channel-blocker, Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic, Antihypertensive
Pregnancy Category C
Dosage & Route :
ADULTS
Oral
ٰmmediate release
Angina: 80 mg q 6–8 hr; may increase by 80 mg at weekly intervals until control is achieved.
Maintenance 240–480 mg daily.
Arrhythmias: 240–480 mg/day.
In digitalized adults: 240–320 mg/day. Hypertension: 40 mg to 80 mg PO tid.
ER Capsules: 120–240 mg/day PO in the morning. Titrate dose to a maximum 480 mg/day.
ADULTS
Oral
ٰmmediate release
Angina: 80 mg q 6–8 hr; may increase by 80 mg at weekly intervals until control is achieved.
Maintenance 240–480 mg daily.
Arrhythmias: 240–480 mg/day.
In digitalized adults: 240–320 mg/day. Hypertension: 40 mg to 80 mg PO tid.
ER Capsules: 120–240 mg/day PO in the morning. Titrate dose to a maximum 480 mg/day.
Tablets: 120–180 mg/day PO in the morning. Titrate to a maximum 240 mg q 12 hr. SR 120–180 mg/day PO. Titrate up to a maximum 480 mg PO in the morning.
Parenteral IV use only. Initial dose, 2.5–10 mg over 2 min; may repeat dose of 10 mg 30 min after first dose if initial response is inadequate.
PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IV
