Verapamil Uses

Verapamil uses include treating several conditions of the heart and blood vessels in adults. These conditions include high blood pressure, chest pain, and certain types of irregular heart rhythms. The drug works by blocking the rate at which calcium enters the heart and blood vessel walls. This allows the blood vessels to relax and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood. Off-label verapamil uses include treating migraines and manic depression.

Verapamil Hydrochloride (HCL)

Verapamil Uses: An Overview

Verapamil hydrochloride is a prescription medication used to treat several conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including:

High blood pressure (hypertension)
Chest pain (angina), including:

Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina or variant angina)
Unstable angina
Chronic stable angina (exertional angina)

Certain irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), including:

Chronic atrial flutter
Atrial fibrillation
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT).

There are many different versions of verapamil, and not all versions are approved for all uses. Refer to the following table for equivalent versions of verapamil products, along with their approved uses:

Brand Name	Generic Equivalent	High Blood Pressure	Chest pain (angina)	Atrial Fibrillation	Atrial Flutter	PSVT
Calan	Verapamil Tablets	X	X	X	X	X
Calan SR	Verapamil Extended Release Tablets	X
Covera-HS	None Available	X	X
Isoptin SR	Verapamil Extended Release Tablets	X
Verelan	Verapamil Extended Release Capsules	X
Verelan PM	Verapamil Extended Release Capsules	X

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