Typical Brand Names: Calan Generic Names: Verapamil Other Names: Calan SR, Covera-HS, Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM Classification: Cardio and Blood

(These are common indications for Calan. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

Generic Name	Brand Name	Qty	Price
Verapamil 40mg	Calan (Isoptin) 40mg	30	$25.73
Verapamil 80mg	Calan (Isoptin) 80mg	30	$35.33
Verapamil SR 120mg	Calan (Isoptin) SR 120mg	30	$45.33
Verapamil SR 240mg	Calan (Isoptin) SR 240mg	30	$58.67
Verapamil 40mg	Calan (Isoptin) 40mg	60	$29.47
Verapamil 80mg	Calan (Isoptin) 80mg	60	$48.67
Verapamil SR 120mg	Calan (Isoptin) SR 120mg	60	$68.67
Verapamil SR 240mg	Calan (Isoptin) SR 240mg	60	$95.33
Verapamil 40mg	Calan (Isoptin) 40mg	90	$33.20
Verapamil 80mg	Calan (Isoptin) 80mg	90	$62.00
Verapamil SR 120mg	Calan (Isoptin) SR 120mg	90	$92.00
Verapamil SR 240mg	Calan (Isoptin) SR 240mg	90	$132.00

What is the most important information I should know about Calan:
Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking the medication, your condition could become worse.

Do not crush, chew, or break extended-release forms of Calan such as generic Covera-HS and Verelan PM. Swallow them whole. Generic Calan SR, Isoptin SR, and Calan SR may be divided in half but should not be crushed or chewed.

What is Calan:
Calan is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Calan relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.

Calan is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), to treat angina (chest pain), and to control some types of irregular heartbeats.

Calan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Take Calan:
Take Calan exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Verelan, Verelan PM, Calan, Isoptin, Covera-HS, and generic forms of regular-release Calan can be taken with or without food. Taking the medication with food may reduce stomach upset if it occurs.

Calan SR, Isoptin SR, and generic sustained-release Calan (Calan SR) may be more likely to cause stomach upset and should be taken with food to reduce this side effect.

Take Covera-HS and Verelan PM at bedtime.

If you have trouble swallowing the Verelan pellet-filled capsules, they can be opened and the contents can be sprinkled onto cold, soft food such as applesauce. This mixture must be swallowed without chewing. Use the mixture immediately. Do not save it for later use. (Do not use this procedure for the Verelan PM capsules.)

Do not crush, chew, or break extended-release forms of Calan such as Covera-HS and Verelan PM. Swallow them whole. Generic Calan SR, Isoptin SR, and Calan SR may be divided in half if the tablets are scored, but should not be crushed or chewed.

If you are taking Covera-HS, do not be concerned if you find what looks like an undissolved tablet in your stool. This medication is formulated with an outer shell that does not dissolve. This shell allows the medicine to be released slowly into your body before it is passed out in the stool.

It is important to take Calan regularly to get the most benefit.

Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking the medication, your condition could become worse.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Calan. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, or other medical evaluations during treatment with Calan to monitor progress and side effects.

Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a Calan overdose include dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.

What should I avoid while taking Calan:
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Calan. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Avoid the use alcohol. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Calan.

Follow any recommendations your doctor makes about diet or exercise.

Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Calan and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:

1. an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
2. an unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
3. shortness of breath (heart failure);
4. fainting;
5. abnormal behavior or psychosis;
6. jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
7. swelling of the legs or ankles.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Calan and talk to your doctor if you experience

1. unusual headache, fatigue, or tiredness;
2. insomnia or trouble sleeping;
3. vivid dreams;
4. hair loss;
5. nausea or diarrhea;
6. increased urination.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Storage:
Store Calan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What other drugs will affect Calan:
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

1. cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
2. cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
3. carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol);
4. lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);
5. theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, Theobid, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others);
6. rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);
7. phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
8. an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), and others;
9. another heart medication such as propranolol (Inderal), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), atenolol (Tenormin), digoxin (Lanoxin), quinidine (Quinora, Quinidex, Quinaglute), flecainide (Tambocor), disopyramide (Norpace), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), and others.

You may not be able to take Calan, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Calan or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

What does my medication look like:
Calan is available with a prescription generically and under the brand names Calan SR, Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM, and Covera-HS. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

1. Calan 40 mg - round, pink, film-coated tablets
2. Calan 80 mg - oval, peach-colored, film-coated, scored tablets
3. Calan 120 mg - oval, brown, film-coated, scored tablets
4. Calan SR 120 mg - oval, light-violet, film-coated tablets
5. Calan SR 180 mg - oval, light-pink, film-coated, scored tablets
6. Calan SR 240 mg - capsule-shaped, light-green, film-coated, scored tablets
7. Isoptin 40 mg - round, light-blue, film-coated, scored tablets
8. Isoptin 80 mg - round, yellow, film-coated, scored tablets
9. Isoptin 120 mg - round, white, film-coated, scored tablets
10. Isoptin SR 120 mg - oval, light-violet, film-coated tablets
11. Isoptin SR 180 mg - oval, light-pink, film-coated, scored tablets
12. Isoptin SR 240 mg - capsule-shaped, light-green, film-coated, scored tablets
13. Verelan 120 mg - yellow capsules
14. Verelan 180 mg - yellow/gray capsules
15. Verelan 240 mg - dark-blue/yellow capsules
16. Verelan 360 mg - purple/yellow capsules
17. Verelan PM 100 mg - white/amethyst capsules
18. Verelan PM 200 mg - amethyst/amethyst capsules
19. Verelan PM 300 mg - lavender/amethyst capsules
20. Covera-HS 180 mg - round, lavender, film-coated tablets
21. Covera-HS 240 mg - round, pale-yellow, film-coated tablets

Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed

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