{"id":28077,"date":"2022-10-25T10:43:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T10:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=28077"},"modified":"2022-10-28T11:23:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T11:23:47","slug":"verapamil-mylan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/verapamil-mylan\/","title":{"rendered":"Verapamil Mylan &#8211; Verapamil uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>40 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>verapamil<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Verapamil Mylan is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan lowers\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0by widening certain blood vessels so that vascular resistance decreases.\u00a0Verapamil Mylan also increases the blood flow in the coronary arteries of the heart and thus counteracts\u00a0angina pectoris.\u00a0Verapamil Mylan is used for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and angina pectoris and as a preventive treatment after the acute phase of a heart attack to reduce the risk of a new heart attack occurring.\u00a0Verapamil Mylan is also used for irregular heart activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The verapamil contained in Verapamil Mylan may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to verapamil hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.<\/li><li>in certain serious heart diseases such as\u00a0heart failure\u00a0or heart block (disorders in the conduction system of the heart),<\/li><li>in case of\u00a0acute\u00a0heart attack with simultaneous slow heart activity, markedly low\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0or reduced left ventricular function.<\/li><li>in atrial fibrillation\/flutter with an irregular heartbeat (WPW)<\/li><li>in connection with the overdose of drugs containing\u00a0digitalis.<\/li><li>if you are already using a medicine containing\u00a0ivabradine\u00a0to treat certain heart diseases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan should also not be used as a preventive treatment after a heart attack if you have a very low\u00a0heart rate, if you are simultaneously taking certain medicines for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0beta blockers\u00a0) or if you are receiving verapamil\u00a0intravenously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with the following diseases should consult a doctor before starting treatment with Verapamil Mylan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>slow heart rate (&nbsp;pulse&nbsp;)<\/li><li>narrowing of the large carotid artery<\/li><li>disturbances in the salt balance (especially reduced potassium content in the blood)<\/li><li>poor left ventricular function<\/li><li>impaired liver function<\/li><li>impaired kidney function<\/li><li>heart block (disorders in the conduction system of the heart)<\/li><li>heart failure<\/li><li>neuromuscular diseases (nerve diseases affecting muscles, e.g. muscle weakness).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan should not be used together with medicines containing&nbsp;ivabradine&nbsp;(used to treat certain heart problems).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan may reduce the glucose-lowering effect of&nbsp;metformin&nbsp;(used to treat&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan can affect or be affected by treatment with, among other things, certain medicines against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>blood clots (dabigatran and other direct-acting anticoagulants such as apixaban and rivaroxaban &#8211; medicines used to prevent blood clots from forming)<\/li><li>asthma\u00a0(theophylline)<\/li><li>cancer (paclitaxel, doxorubicin)<\/li><li>epilepsy\u00a0(\u00a0phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine)<\/li><li>heart disease (eg\u00a0beta-blockers,\u00a0diuretics,\u00a0and digitoxin)<\/li><li>high blood fats (so-called statins e.g.\u00a0simvastatin, atorvastatin, lovastatin)<\/li><li>infection\u00a0(rifampicin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin)<\/li><li>stomach upset (cimetidine)<\/li><li>manic depressive disorder (lithium)<\/li><li>irregular heart rhythm (\u00a0digoxin,\u00a0quinidine,\u00a0flecainide\u00a0)<\/li><li>pain (\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0)<\/li><li>anxiety (buspirone)<\/li><li>rejection after transplantation (ciclosporin, sirolimus, tacrolimus)<\/li><li>anesthesia before surgery (inhalation anesthetics, midazolam, neuromuscular blockers)<\/li><li>gout\u00a0(colchicine, sulfinpyrazone)<\/li><li>the natural remedy\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort<\/li><li>high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(prazosin)<\/li><li>benign prostatic hyperplasia (terazosin).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why attending physicians need to be aware of such concomitant medication.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verapamil Mylan with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grapefruit juice may increase the effect of Verapamil Mylan.&nbsp;In some patients, Verapamil Mylan affects the effect of alcohol.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus will be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan passes into breast milk.\u00a0You should not breastfeed during treatment with Verapamil Mylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some people, the ability to drive or use machines may be affected during treatment with Verapamil Mylan.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verapamil Mylan contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;The dose&nbsp;must be determined by a doctor, who will adjust it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 240-480 mg per day divided into 2-4 dosing occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verapamil Mylan: 4-10 mg\/kg\/day divided into 2-3&nbsp;doses&nbsp;for infants.&nbsp;For older children, a lower&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;3-6 mg\/kg\/day should be given.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always consult a doctor before you stop taking Verapamil Mylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Verapamil Mylan and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 difficulty swallowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;hives&nbsp;and breathing difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These symptoms are signs of&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;which is a very rare side effect (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (affects more than 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constipation, nausea.\u00a0Slow\u00a0pulse.\u00a0Heart failure\u00a0or worsening of\u00a0heart failure, low\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Headache, dizziness, fatigue.\u00a0Swollen ankles.\u00a0Itching, hives.\u00a0Feeling of warmth and\u00a0redness\u00a0in the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain in the chest, increased\u00a0pulse.\u00a0Effect on heart rhythm, palpitations.\u00a0Change in certain liver values.\u00a0Impaired sexual ability.\u00a0Loss of appetite.\u00a0Skin rash, hives, or numbness.\u00a0Diarrhea, stomach pains, muscle cramps, tremors, confusion, sleep disturbances, frequent urination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypersensitivity reaction.\u00a0Fainting attack.\u00a0Hormonal changes (elevated prolactin levels).\u00a0Flowing breasts.\u00a0Vomiting.\u00a0Blurred vision.\u00a0Tinnitus\u00a0(ringing in the ears).\u00a0Heavy sweating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dizziness.\u00a0Enlargement of the mammary glands in men.\u00a0Swelling of the gums.\u00a0Blocked intestinal passage (colitis).\u00a0Light sensitivity causes allergic reactions.\u00a0Skin redness and small bleeding in the skin due to\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the blood vessels.\u00a0Skin and mucous membrane changes (sometimes serious).\u00a0Muscle pain, joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hair loss.\u00a0Movement disorders such as tremors, involuntary movements, muscle stiffness, inner restlessness, and inabi5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>le to be still (extrapyramidal syndrome).\u00a0Serious disturbances in the rhythm of the heart.\u00a0High levels of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0Kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only in rare cases does the treatment need to be interrupted due to\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Constipation usually occurs at the beginning of treatment and can be countered with a high-fiber diet or a mild laxative (contact your doctor for advice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Verapamil Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is verapamil hydrochloride 40 mg per tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Other ingredients are anhydrous\u00a0lactose\u00a031mg, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium\u00a0starch\u00a0glycolate, pregelatinized starch, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, carnauba wax, diethyl phthalate, macrogol and dye titanium dioxide (E 171).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biconvex, white, diameter 7 mm marked VL\/40 and G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic jar 100 and 250 tablets: Only for dose dispensing\/hospital use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister pack 100 x1 (single dose)<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing authorization holder\/Information provided by:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan AB Box 23033, 104 35 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer:<\/em>&nbsp;Gerard Laboratories, Dublin, 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