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CALAPTIN SR 240MG TABLET is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and irregular heart rhythm. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the workload on the heart. It helps prevent chest pain by improving blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. It also helps control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat by normalising electrical signals in the heart.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Side effects of Calaptin 240 SR Tablet

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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VerapamilEliglustat
Critical
VerapamilArbutamine
Critical

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VerapamilEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Eliglustat is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VerapamilArbutamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Arbutamine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Arbutamine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision, or nausea. contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VerapamilFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using flibanserin together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can significantly increase the blood levels of flibanserin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Flibanserin is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. Call a doctor immediately if you experience excessive drowsiness and decreases in blood pressure that can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and accidental injury, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VerapamilDofetilide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using dofetilide together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of dofetilide. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Dofetilide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using pimozide together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can increase the blood levels and risk of developing irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Pimozide is generally avoided as it can cause an interaction. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VerapamilLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Using lomitapide together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Lomitapide is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction. Call a doctor if you experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, indigestion, gas, constipation, and yellowing of skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Coadministration of cisapride together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of cisapride. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with cisapride.
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Coadministration of Metoprolol with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metoprolol can be taken with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
VerapamilGuanfacine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Guanfacine with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can increase the blood level of Guanfacine. This can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure especially while rising from a sitting or lying position.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Guanfacine together with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations (feelings that your heart races). Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet:
Taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet with Atenolol can increase the risk or severity of Calaptin 240 SR Tablet side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking atenolol and Calaptin 240 SR Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience, fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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VERAPAMIL-240MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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VERAPAMIL-240MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming Grapefruit juice with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of Calaptin 240 SR Tablet. Avoid the Consumption of Grapefruit juice with Calaptin 240 SR Tablet. Contact a doctor if you experience sudden, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.

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