Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet

Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet is a sustained-release verapamil tablet used for certain heart rhythm problems, chest pain (angina), and high blood pressure. Each Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet contains 120 mg of verapamil hydrochloride, a calcium channel blocker. Because it is a sustained-release tablet, it is designed to release medicine gradually over time. This helps provide steadier control of symptoms compared with shorter-acting forms.

How it works: Verapamil blocks calcium from entering certain heart and blood vessel cells. In the Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet, this helps relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the heart’s workload while also helping some abnormal heart rhythms.

Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet is the lower sibling strength compared with Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler dose or needs to adjust treatment step by step. The 120 mg sustained-release tablet may suit people who are starting or fine-tuning verapamil therapy, or who need smoother day-long control without moving directly to the 240 mg strength. Your doctor decides whether this strength is enough or whether a higher strength is needed.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain heart rhythm disorders
• Rate control in selected cardiac conditions

• Swallow Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the sustained-release tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically says it is safe.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep blood levels steady.
• You may take it with or without food, but take it the same way each time if possible.
• Follow the exact schedule prescribed by your doctor; do not take extra tablets if you miss a dose.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it can change verapamil levels.

Each Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet provides 120 mg of verapamil in a sustained-release form. How often it is taken can vary based on the reason for treatment and how you respond, but it is commonly prescribed once daily or as directed by the doctor. The maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s health status, so your doctor must decide the dose and whether it should be increased or reduced.

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

Common side effects of Verapamil may include:

• Constipation, which is common with verapamil
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Nausea
• Slow heartbeat
• Swelling of the ankles or feet

• Use extra caution if you have a history of heart failure, slow pulse, heart block, or low blood pressure.
• This 120 mg strength is a prescription heart medicine and should not be used without medical supervision.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes you more dizzy or lowers your blood pressure further.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take medicines for chest pain, blood pressure, or rhythm problems, because combinations may need close monitoring.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, especially if it is being used for angina or blood pressure control.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dizziness, low blood pressure, and slow heart rate.

• Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or atenolol can increase the risk of slow heart rate or heart block.
• Digoxin levels may rise when taken with verapamil.
• Other blood pressure medicines may cause blood pressure to drop too low when combined with Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet.
• Statins such as simvastatin may interact and raise the risk of side effects.
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice can increase verapamil levels.

Store Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.