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Verapamil - Definition

Verapamil is a medical drug that acts as a calcium channel blocker. It is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia.

Verapamil is a class IV antiarrhythmic agent, and decreases conduction through the AV node.

Some possible side effects of the drug are headaches, facial flushing, dizziness, swelling, and constipation.

International alternative (brand) name: Isoptin

Example Usage of Verapamil

heatherbarron: a lot to do today. did end up picking up the Verapamil yesterday at the pharmacy. pharmacist said it's the lowest dosage which is good.
ArTsTiKAmBiAnCe: @ajchevalier 4 my minor heart rhythm issue i was prescribed Verapamil
staziaki: argatroban, dabigatran, lepirudina, fondaparinux, femprocumona, enoxaparina, tiazida, nesiritide, levosimendana, nefedipina, Verapamil...
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