Calaptin 40 mg Tablet

Calaptin 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of verapamil in each tablet. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used to treat certain heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, and sometimes chest pain (angina). Calaptin 40 mg Tablet helps the heart beat more steadily and can lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. This exact 40 mg tablet is a lower-strength option that may be selected when a doctor wants more careful dose adjustment.

How it works: Verapamil blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. In this tablet form, that action can help the heart work more efficiently, slow certain fast rhythms, and relax arteries so blood flows more easily.

Calaptin 40 mg Tablet is the lower-strength sibling of Calaptin 80 mg Tablet, so it may suit people who need a smaller verapamil dose or a more gradual titration plan. A doctor may choose Calaptin 40 mg Tablet when they want to start cautiously, fine-tune dosing, or reduce the chance of low blood pressure or a slow heartbeat.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Certain fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Angina (chest pain)
• Doctor-directed heart rate control

• Swallow Calaptin 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed at the same times each day to help keep a steady level in your body.
• You can take it with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Do not stop taking Calaptin 40 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if you use it for heart rhythm or blood pressure control.

Each Calaptin 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of verapamil per tablet. The dosing schedule varies by condition and response, and the doctor decides how often it should be taken; some patients may take it several times a day, while others need a different schedule based on their health status. There is no single maximum dose that fits everyone, so your prescriber will set the total daily amount and adjust it carefully if needed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Verapamil may include:

• Constipation, which can be more noticeable with verapamil
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Slow heart rate, especially if the dose is too strong for you

• Use extra caution if you already have a slow heartbeat, heart block, heart failure, or other heart disease.
• Calaptin 40 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure, so standing up quickly may make you dizzy.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes you more lightheaded or worsens low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you take beta blockers, digoxin, or other heart medicines, because combining them may increase the risk of a slow heart rate or conduction problems.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease, since verapamil may need closer monitoring.
• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how Calaptin 40 mg Tablet affects you.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, discuss the risks and benefits with your clinician.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or atenolol
• Digoxin
• Certain statins, especially simvastatin
• Other blood pressure medicines or antiarrhythmics
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Store Calaptin 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.