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- Brand: Incepta Pharmaceuticals
- Product ID: Verapamil Hydrochloride
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| Generic Name | Verapamil Hydrochloride |
| Brand Name | Veracal SR |
| Manufacturer | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bangladesh |
| Dosage Form | Tablet (Sustained Release) |
| Strength | 240 mg |
| Pack Size | Blister Strip |
| Drug Class | Calcium channel blocker (L-type, non-dihydropyridine) |
| Prescription Required | Yes — Rx Only |
| Onset / Peak / Duration | Sustained-release formulation; once-daily dosing |
What is Veracal SR?
Veracal SR (Verapamil Hydrochloride) is a sustained-release L-type calcium channel blocker manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., designed for once-daily dosing in hypertension and angina.
Indications
Essential hypertension, angina pectoris and prevention of re-infarction, supraventricular arrhythmias.
Pharmacology
Verapamil is an L-type calcium channel blocker with antiarrhythmic, antianginal, and antihypertensive activity. The sustained-release formulation allows once-daily dosing. It is a negative inotropic agent and should not be used in severe left ventricular dysfunction or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Dosage & Administration
Dose individualized by titration; administer with food. Essential hypertension: 180 mg each morning initially. If inadequate response, titrate to 240 mg each morning, or 180 mg morning plus 180 mg evening, or 240 mg every 12 hours.
Interaction
Increased plasma levels with CYP3A4 inhibitors (erythromycin, ritonavir), cimetidine; decreased with CYP3A4 inducers (rifampicin), phenobarbital. Increases plasma levels of digoxin, beta-blockers, statins, carbamazepine, and others. Potentiates hypotensive effect of diuretics/antihypertensives.
Contraindications
Severe left ventricular dysfunction, hypotension/cardiogenic shock, sick sinus syndrome, second/third-degree AV block, atrial flutter/fibrillation with accessory pathway (WPW), hypersensitivity to verapamil.
Side Effects
Constipation, nausea, hypotension, edema, bradycardia, AV block, dizziness, headache, fatigue, rash, elevated liver enzymes.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Use only if clearly needed; crosses placenta. Excreted in breast milk — discontinue nursing during use.
Precautions & Warnings
Caution in first-degree AV block, bradycardia, hypotension, atrial fibrillation/flutter with pre-excitation, heart failure. May impair ability to drive; prolongs alcohol effects.
Therapeutic Class
Calcium-channel blockers
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of reach of children.
