Calaptin 80 mg Tablet

Calaptin 80 mg Tablet is a verapamil tablet used in heart and blood pressure care. Each tablet contains 80 mg of verapamil hydrochloride, a calcium channel blocker. It is prescribed for conditions such as high blood pressure, certain chest pain (angina), and some abnormal heart rhythms. Calaptin 80 mg Tablet should be used only when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate for you.

How it works: Verapamil in Calaptin 80 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which can lower blood pressure. This tablet also slows electrical signals in the heart, which can help control certain fast or irregular heart rhythms and reduce the heart’s workload.

Calaptin 80 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Calaptin 40 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a lower strength is not enough or when a doctor wants fewer tablets per dose. Because it contains 80 mg in each tablet, it is not a starter dose for everyone and may have a stronger effect on blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rhythm. Your doctor selects this strength based on your condition, response, and tolerance.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain heart rhythm problems
• Rate control in some arrhythmias

• Swallow Calaptin 80 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water, unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or how often you take it on your own.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses and keep levels steady.
• You may take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a healthcare professional confirms it is safe to do so for your specific prescription.

Calaptin 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of verapamil in each tablet. The usual number of tablets per day varies widely by the condition being treated, and the total daily dose may be divided into 2 or 3 doses; your doctor decides the schedule for you. Do not exceed the amount prescribed, because higher-strength verapamil can affect blood pressure and heart rate more strongly.

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

Common side effects of Verapamil may include:

• Constipation, which is a common verapamil side effect
• Dizziness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with the 80 mg strength

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, a slow heartbeat, heart block, or other conduction problems.
• Be careful when standing up quickly because Calaptin 80 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and cause dizziness.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your clinician says it is okay, because it can raise verapamil levels.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or lightheadedness while taking this tablet.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how the 80 mg strength affects you.
• Tell your doctor about liver problems, since verapamil is processed by the liver.
• Do not take it with certain heart medicines or nitrates unless your prescriber has reviewed the combination.

• Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Digoxin
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially those that can also slow the heart
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain antifungals, antibiotics, and grapefruit products that can increase verapamil levels

Store Calaptin 80 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.