Tuesday 9 October 2012

Jodid Draselný a sodný




Jodid Draselný a sodný may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Jodid Draselný a sodný



Potassium Iodide

Potassium Iodide is reported as an ingredient of Jodid Draselný a sodný in the following countries:


  • Slovakia

Sodium Iodide

Sodium Iodide is reported as an ingredient of Jodid Draselný a sodný in the following countries:


  • Slovakia

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Wednesday 3 October 2012

Mag-Caps


Pronunciation: mag-NEE-zee-um OX-ide
Generic Name: Magnesium Oxide
Brand Name: Examples include Mag-Ox and Uro-Mag


Mag-Caps is used for:

Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and low magnesium levels in the body. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Mag-Caps is an essential mineral. It works by adding magnesium to your body if your magnesium levels are low. As an antacid, it works by neutralizing stomach acid.


Do NOT use Mag-Caps if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Mag-Caps

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Mag-Caps:


Some medical conditions may interact with Mag-Caps. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you have appendicitis, diarrhea, a blockage of your intestines, heart problems, or kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mag-Caps. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Mag-Caps

  • Penicillamine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Mag-Caps

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mag-Caps may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Mag-Caps:


Use Mag-Caps as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Take Mag-Caps by mouth with food.

  • If you also take a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronic acid), digoxin, a quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin), or a tetracycline (eg, doxycycline), do not take them within 2 to 4 hours before or after taking Mag-Caps. Check with your doctor if you have questions.

  • If you miss a dose of Mag-Caps and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mag-Caps.



Important safety information:


  • Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period or use for more than 2 weeks without checking with your health care provider.

  • If you are taking Mag-Caps for relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach and your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks, if they become worse, or if you experience black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, check with your doctor.

  • Lab tests, including magnesium levels, may be performed while you use Mag-Caps. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

  • Mag-Caps should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Mag-Caps while you are pregnant. It is not known if Mag-Caps is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Mag-Caps, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Mag-Caps:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Diarrhea.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; nausea; slow reflexes; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: Mag-Caps side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; dizziness; flushing; loss of consciousness; muscle weakness; severe drowsiness; slow heartbeat.


Proper storage of Mag-Caps:

Store Mag-Caps at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Mag-Caps out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Mag-Caps, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Mag-Caps is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mag-Caps. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Mag-Caps resources


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Cardizem LA


Generic Name: diltiazem (Oral route)

dil-TYE-a-zem

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Cardizem

  • Cardizem CD

  • Cardizem LA

  • Cartia XT

  • Dilacor XR

  • Dilt-CD

  • Diltia XT

  • Dilt-XR

  • Diltzac

  • Matzim LA

  • Taztia XT

  • Tiazac

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Capsule, Extended Release

  • Tablet, Extended Release

  • Tablet

  • Capsule, Extended Release, 24 HR

  • Capsule, Extended Release, 12 HR

Therapeutic Class: Cardiovascular Agent


Pharmacologic Class: Calcium Channel Blocker


Chemical Class: Benzothiazepine


Uses For Cardizem LA


Diltiazem is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .


Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, diltiazem relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload .


This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .


Before Using Cardizem LA


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of diltiazem in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .


Geriatric


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of diltiazem in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney, liver, or heart problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving diltiazem .


Pregnancy








Pregnancy CategoryExplanation
All TrimestersCAnimal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding


Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.


  • Cisapride

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Acebutolol

  • Alprenolol

  • Amiodarone

  • Aprepitant

  • Atazanavir

  • Atenolol

  • Atorvastatin

  • Betaxolol

  • Bevantolol

  • Bisoprolol

  • Bucindolol

  • Carteolol

  • Carvedilol

  • Celiprolol

  • Clonidine

  • Clozapine

  • Colchicine

  • Crizotinib

  • Dantrolene

  • Dilevalol

  • Dronedarone

  • Droperidol

  • Erythromycin

  • Esmolol

  • Everolimus

  • Fentanyl

  • Labetalol

  • Levobunolol

  • Lurasidone

  • Mepindolol

  • Metipranolol

  • Metoprolol

  • Nadolol

  • Nebivolol

  • Oxprenolol

  • Penbutolol

  • Pindolol

  • Propranolol

  • Ranolazine

  • Simvastatin

  • Sotalol

  • Talinolol

  • Tertatolol

  • Timolol

  • Tolvaptan

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Alfentanil

  • Alfuzosin

  • Amlodipine

  • Aspirin

  • Buspirone

  • Carbamazepine

  • Celecoxib

  • Cilostazol

  • Cimetidine

  • Clopidogrel

  • Colestipol

  • Cyclosporine

  • Dalfopristin

  • Digitoxin

  • Digoxin

  • Dutasteride

  • Efavirenz

  • Enflurane

  • Fosaprepitant

  • Fosphenytoin

  • Guggul

  • Indinavir

  • Lithium

  • Lovastatin

  • Methylprednisolone

  • Midazolam

  • Moricizine

  • Nevirapine

  • Nifedipine

  • Phenytoin

  • Quinupristin

  • Rifampin

  • Rifapentine

  • Ritonavir

  • Sirolimus

  • St John's Wort

  • Tacrolimus

  • Triazolam

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Bowel blockage, severe or

  • Congestive heart failure—Use with caution. May make this condition worse .

  • Heart attack or

  • Heart block (type of abnormal heart rhythm, can use if have a pacemaker that works properly) or

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure), severe or

  • Lung problem (e.g., pulmonary congestion) or

  • Sick sinus syndrome (type of abnormal heart rhythm, can use if have a pacemaker that works properly)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions .

  • Kidney disease or

  • Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects of this medicine may be increased because of slower removal from the body .

Proper Use of diltiazem

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain diltiazem. It may not be specific to Cardizem LA. Please read with care.


In addition to the use of this medicine, treatment for your high blood pressure may include weight control and changes in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium. Your doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. You should check with your doctor before changing your diet .


Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and that you keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well .


Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it does help control it. You must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease .


Swallow the extended-release tablet or extended-release capsule whole. Do not open, crush, or chew it. It is best to take the extended-release capsule on an empty stomach .


Dosing


The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


  • For chest pain:
    • For oral dosage form (tablets):
      • Adults—At first, 30 milligrams (mg) four times a day before meals and at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
      • Adults—At first, 180 mg once a day either in the evening or in the morning. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):
      • Adults—At first, 120 mg once a day in the morning. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .



  • For high blood pressure:
    • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
      • Adults—At first, 180 to 240 milligrams (mg) once a day either in the morning or at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):
      • Adults—At first, 180 to 240 mg once a day in the morning. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .



Missed Dose


If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage


Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


Keep out of the reach of children.


Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.


Precautions While Using Cardizem LA


It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects .


Low blood pressure (hypotension) may occur while taking this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: blurred vision; confusion; severe dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; sweating; or unusual tiredness or weakness .


Check with your doctor right away if you have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach; pale stools; dark urine; loss of appetite; nausea; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem .


Serious skin reactions can occur with this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms while taking this medicine: blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin; chills; cough; diarrhea; itching; joint or muscle pain; red skin lesions, often with a purple center; skin rash; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips; or unusual tiredness or weakness .


Cardizem LA Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


More common
  • Body aches or pain

  • congestion

  • cough

  • dryness or soreness of throat

  • fever

  • hoarseness

  • runny nose

  • tender or swollen glands in neck

  • trouble in swallowing

  • voice changes

Less common
  • Chest pain or discomfort

  • chills

  • diarrhea

  • difficult or labored breathing

  • feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded

  • feeling of warmth or heat

  • flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck

  • general feeling of discomfort or illness

  • headache

  • joint pain

  • loss of appetite

  • muscle aches and pains

  • nausea

  • shivering

  • shortness of breath

  • slow or irregular heartbeat

  • sore throat

  • sweating

  • swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

  • tightness in chest

  • trouble sleeping

  • unusual tiredness or weakness

  • vomiting

  • wheezing

Incidence not known
  • Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin

  • itching

  • large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

  • no heart beat

  • red irritated eyes

  • red skin lesions, often with a purple center

  • sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Sneezing

  • stuffy nose

Less common
  • Acid or sour stomach

  • belching

  • constipation

  • continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears

  • degenerative disease of the joint

  • difficulty in moving

  • hearing loss

  • heartburn

  • indigestion

  • lack or loss of strength

  • muscle aching or cramping

  • muscle pains or stiffness

  • pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones

  • rash

  • sleeplessness

  • stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

  • swollen joints

  • unable to sleep

Incidence not known
  • Hair loss or thinning of hair

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Cardizem LA side effects (in more detail)



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  • Cardizem LA 24-Hour Extended-Release Beads Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Cardizem LA Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Diltiazem Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Cardizem Consumer Overview

  • Cardizem MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Cardizem Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Cardizem CD Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Cardizem CD 24-Hour Sustained-Release Beads Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Cartia XT Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • DILT-CD Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Dilacor XR 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Dilacor XR Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Dilt-XR Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Diltia XT Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Diltiazem Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Matzim LA Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Taztia XT Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Taztia XT 24-Hour Extended-Release Beads Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Tiazac Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Tiazac Consumer Overview



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Tuesday 2 October 2012

Isoptin SR


Generic Name: verapamil (Oral route)

ver-AP-a-mil

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Calan

  • Calan SR

  • Covera-HS

  • Isoptin SR

  • Verelan

  • Verelan PM

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Tablet, Extended Release

  • Capsule, Extended Release

  • Tablet

  • Tablet, Extended Release, 24 HR

  • Capsule, Extended Release, 24 HR

Therapeutic Class: Cardiovascular Agent


Pharmacologic Class: Calcium Channel Blocker


Chemical Class: Phenylalkylamine


Uses For Isoptin SR


Verapamil is used alone or together with other medicines to treat heart rhythm problems, severe chest pain (angina), or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .


Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, verapamil relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload .


This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .


Before Using Isoptin SR


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of verapamil in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .


Geriatric


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of verapamil in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart, liver, or kidney problems which may require an adjustment of dose in patients receiving verapamil .


Pregnancy








Pregnancy CategoryExplanation
All TrimestersCAnimal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding


Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.


  • Dofetilide

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Acebutolol

  • Adenosine

  • Alprenolol

  • Amiodarone

  • Atazanavir

  • Atenolol

  • Atorvastatin

  • Betaxolol

  • Bevantolol

  • Bisoprolol

  • Bucindolol

  • Bupivacaine

  • Carteolol

  • Carvedilol

  • Celiprolol

  • Clonidine

  • Clozapine

  • Colchicine

  • Crizotinib

  • Dantrolene

  • Digoxin

  • Dilevalol

  • Dronedarone

  • Eplerenone

  • Erythromycin

  • Esmolol

  • Everolimus

  • Labetalol

  • Levobunolol

  • Lovastatin

  • Mepindolol

  • Mepivacaine

  • Metipranolol

  • Metoprolol

  • Nadolol

  • Nebivolol

  • Oxprenolol

  • Penbutolol

  • Pindolol

  • Propranolol

  • Ranolazine

  • Simvastatin

  • Sotalol

  • Talinolol

  • Tertatolol

  • Timolol

  • Tizanidine

  • Tolvaptan

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Aspirin

  • Buspirone

  • Carbamazepine

  • Clarithromycin

  • Cyclosporine

  • Dalfopristin

  • Digitoxin

  • Dutasteride

  • Flecainide

  • Fosphenytoin

  • Indinavir

  • Itraconazole

  • Lithium

  • Midazolam

  • Nevirapine

  • Oxcarbazepine

  • Pancuronium

  • Phenobarbital

  • Phenytoin

  • Quinidine

  • Quinupristin

  • Rifapentine

  • Ritonavir

  • Sirolimus

  • St John's Wort

  • Tedisamil

  • Telithromycin

  • Tubocurarine

  • Vecuronium

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.


  • Ethanol

  • Grapefruit Juice

Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Congestive heart failure or

  • Muscle disease (e.g., Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis) or

  • Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse .

  • Heart block (type of abnormal heart rhythm) or

  • Heart problems (e.g., Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome) or

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension) or

  • Sick sinus syndrome (heart rhythm problem, can use if have a pacemaker that works properly)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions .

  • Kidney problems or

  • Liver problems—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body .

Proper Use of verapamil

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain verapamil. It may not be specific to Isoptin SR. Please read with care.


In addition to the use of this medicine, treatment for your high blood pressure may include weight control and changes in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium. Your doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. You should check with your doctor before changing your diet .


Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and that you keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well .


Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it does help control it. You must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease .


Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it. It is best to take this medicine with food .


If you cannot swallow the verapamil extended-release capsules, you may open it and sprinkle the pellets contained in the capsule on one tablespoon of applesauce. This mixture must be swallowed immediately with a glass of cool water. The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. Do not chew or crush the pellets .


If you are taking the extended-release tablets, you may sometimes notice what looks like a tablet in your stool. This is the empty tablet shell that is left after the medicine has been absorbed .


Dosing


The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


  • For chest pain:
    • For oral dosage form (tablets):
      • Adults—The usual dose is 80 to 120 milligrams (mg) three times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets, 24 hr):
      • Adults—At first, 180 milligrams (mg) once daily at bedtime. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .



  • For heart rhythm problems:
    • For oral dosage form (tablets):
      • Adults—The total usual dose is 240 to 480 milligrams (mg) divided in three or four equal doses per day.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .



  • For high blood pressure:
    • For oral dosage form (tablets):
      • Adults—At first, 80 milligrams (mg) three times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):
      • Adults—At first, 200 milligrams (mg) once daily at bedtime. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
      • Adults—At first, 180 milligrams (mg) once daily in the morning. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .


    • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets, 24 hr):
      • Adults—At first, 180 milligrams (mg) once daily at bedtime. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .



Missed Dose


If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage


Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


Keep out of the reach of children.


Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.


Precautions While Using Isoptin SR


It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects .


Low blood pressure (hypotension) may occur while taking this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: blurred vision; confusion; severe dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; sweating; or unusual tiredness or weakness .


While you are taking this medicine be careful to limit the amount of alcohol that you drink. Alcohol increases dizziness and drowsiness and also lowers blood pressure .


Isoptin SR Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


Less common
  • Blue lips and fingernails

  • blurred vision

  • burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

  • chest pain

  • confusion

  • coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum

  • difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing

  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly

  • increased sweating

  • lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

  • pale skin

  • shortness of breath

  • slow or irregular heartbeat

  • sore throat

  • sweating

  • swelling in legs and ankles

  • unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare
  • Chills

  • cold sweats

  • feeling of warmth

  • redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

  • headache

Less common
  • Acid or sour stomach

  • belching

  • difficulty in moving

  • heartburn

  • indigestion

  • joint pain

  • muscle aching or cramping

  • muscle pains or stiffness

  • nausea

  • rash

  • stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

  • trouble sleeping

  • unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

  • swollen joints

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Isoptin SR side effects (in more detail)



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