Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet

Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet contains 240 mg of verapamil in each sustained-release tablet. Verapamil belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help manage high blood pressure, certain heart rhythm problems, and angina (chest pain). Because it is a sustained-release tablet, Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet is designed to release medicine gradually over time rather than all at once. This product is the Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. strength specifically intended for patients whose doctor has decided that a 240 mg dose is appropriate.

How it works: Verapamil in Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which can lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload. It also slows electrical signals in the heart, which can help control certain fast or irregular heartbeats.

Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Calaptin SR 120 mg Tablet, so it is not the right choice for everyone starting verapamil. Doctors may choose Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet when a lower strength is not enough or when a steadier, once-daily or twice-daily treatment plan is needed for a patient already assessed on verapamil. Because this is a stronger sustained-release tablet, it may produce a more noticeable blood-pressure-lowering effect and requires careful medical supervision.

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

• Swallow the Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber specifically says it is safe for your exact tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level of medicine in your body.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it consistently the same way can help you remember it.
• Do not stop taking Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up doses.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay, because it can change verapamil levels.

Each Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet provides 240 mg of verapamil in a sustained-release form. Depending on the condition being treated, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, but the exact schedule should be decided by the prescriber for the individual patient. The maximum daily dose is not the same for every person and must be set by the doctor based on response, other medicines, and heart rate or blood pressure.

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 and may be more noticeable at 240 mg
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate

• Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should only be used when a clinician has decided the dose is appropriate.
• Use caution if you already have a slow heart rate, heart block, heart failure, or very low blood pressure.
• Do not take it with grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber approves.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Use extra care when driving or standing up quickly, especially when you first start treatment or after a dose change.
• Tell your doctor if you are also taking other blood pressure medicines, heart medicines, or medicines that affect the heart rhythm.
• Do not use this medicine to treat sudden chest pain or a medical emergency unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol can increase the risk of slow heart rate or heart block.
• Digoxin levels may rise when taken with verapamil.
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin can interact and may need dose changes or monitoring.
• Other blood pressure medicines can cause an additive drop in blood pressure.
• Grapefruit products can increase verapamil exposure.

Store Calaptin SR 240 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.