Description

Description

Calan 80mg Tablets contain Verapamil Hydrochloride and are made by Searle Company Limited. Verapamil relaxes blood vessels and slows the heart rate by blocking calcium entry into heart and vessel muscle cells. You can order it online from Divine Medicines with home delivery across Lahore.

Quick Facts

• Brand: Calan
• Formula (generic): Verapamil Hydrochloride
• Manufacturer: Searle Company Limited
• Drug class: Calcium channel blocker – antianginal, antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive
• Dosage form: Oral tablet
• Pack size: 5 strips of 10 tablets

Ingredients

Each tablet contains Verapamil Hydrochloride 80 mg.

Drug Class

Calcium channel blocker – antianginal, antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive.

Dosage Form & Pack Size

Oral tablet. Available as a full pack (5 strips of 10 tablets) or as a single strip of 10 tablets.

Uses

Calan 80mg is used for:

• Angina (chest pain)
• High blood pressure
• Some fast heart rhythms (supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation rate control)

Dosage

40–120 mg three times daily depending on the condition. Maximum usually 480 mg daily.

How to Use

Swallow the tablet with water.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose when you remember. If the next dose is due soon, skip the missed one. Do not take a double dose.

Overdose

If you take too much, contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency department straight away.

When Not to Use

• Very slow heart rate, heart block or sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker
• Low blood pressure or shock
• Heart failure with reduced pumping
• Atrial flutter or fibrillation with an accessory pathway (WPW)
• Taking ivabradine

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Ankle swelling
• Flushing
• Slow heart rate

Seek urgent help for fainting, a very slow heartbeat or breathlessness.

Precautions & Warnings

• Do not stop suddenly
• Avoid grapefruit juice
• Tell your doctor about liver disease or heart failure

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding only if your doctor decides it is needed.

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers can slow the heart too much
• Raises levels of digoxin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, ciclosporin and dabigatran
• Clarithromycin and erythromycin raise its level

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep in the original pack and out of reach of children.

FAQs

What is the Calan 80mg price in Pakistan?

Current prices for a full pack and for a single strip are shown at the top of this page. Order online from Divine Medicines for delivery in Lahore.

Can I buy a single strip of Calan 80mg?

Yes. You can choose either a full pack or a single strip.

What is the formula of Calan 80mg?

The formula (generic name) of Calan 80mg is Verapamil Hydrochloride.

Who manufactures Calan 80mg?

Calan 80mg is manufactured by Searle Company Limited and is available at Divine Medicines with delivery across Lahore.

Does Calan 80mg cause constipation?

Yes, it is common; drink fluids and eat fibre.

Can I drink grapefruit juice?

No.

Disclaimer

Always use this medicine strictly according to your doctor’s instructions and prescribed dosage.