Veramil 40 mg Tablet

Veramil 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of verapamil in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to treat certain heart rhythm problems, chest pain (angina), and high blood pressure. Veramil 40 mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and reduce the heart’s workload. This lower-strength tablet may be selected when a doctor wants gradual dose adjustment or a smaller dose for a specific patient.

How it works: Verapamil blocks calcium from entering heart and blood vessel muscle cells, which helps blood vessels relax and the heart beat more efficiently. In tablet form, Veramil 40 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is absorbed to provide systemic effects on blood pressure, chest pain, and certain abnormal heart rhythms.

Veramil 40 mg Tablet is a lower-strength verapamil tablet, so it is often used when a doctor needs to start conservatively or fine-tune a dose more precisely. Compared with higher-strength verapamil tablets, the 40 mg tablet can be easier to adjust in small steps, especially for people who need careful monitoring of blood pressure or heart rate.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain rapid heart rhythms
• Heart rate control when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Veramil 40 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to help you remember doses.
• You can take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is safe to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay.

Each Veramil 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of verapamil per tablet. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the condition being treated and the patient’s response; some people may take it multiple times a day, while others need a different schedule based on their doctor’s plan. Do not take more than the prescribed amount, because the maximum daily dose varies by indication and must be set by the prescriber.

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

Common side effects of Verapamil may include:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Slow heartbeat

• Veramil 40 mg Tablet is a heart and blood pressure medicine, so your doctor may monitor blood pressure and pulse closely when starting or changing the dose.
• Use caution if you already have a slow heartbeat, heart block, or certain heart failure conditions unless your doctor has specifically prescribed it.
• This tablet can make you dizzy, so be careful when driving or standing up quickly.
• Avoid grapefruit products because they can raise verapamil levels in the body.
• Tell your doctor if you take nitrates, beta blockers, or other blood pressure/heart medicines, as the combination may lower blood pressure or heart rate too much.
• Let your clinician know about liver disease, since verapamil is processed by the liver and dose adjustments may be needed.
• Do not stop taking Veramil 40 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if it is being used for chest pain or heart rhythm control.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Digoxin
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Other blood pressure medicines or nitrates

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