Drug Information
Generic Name:
Verapamil
Pronunciation:
ver-AP-ah-mil
Product Name:
Calan, Isoptin
Category:
Calcium Channel Blockers
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)
Uses:
High blood pressure, angina pectoris, rapid heart rates associated with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Comment:
Verapamil is a very useful in treating high blood pressure, helping angina pectoris and slowing rapid heart rates associated with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and PSVT.