Verap 40 mg Tablet

Verap 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of verapamil in each tablet. Verapamil belongs to the calcium channel blocker class, which is used to help manage certain heart rhythm problems, angina (chest pain), and high blood pressure. Verap 40 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is intended for use only when a clinician has decided this lower-strength tablet is appropriate. The Verap 40 mg Tablet from Mano Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Verapamil in Verap 40 mg Tablet blocks calcium from entering heart and blood vessel muscle cells. This helps blood vessels relax and can slow the heart’s electrical signals, which may lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.

Verap 40 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Verap 80 mg Tablet, which can make it easier for a doctor to fine-tune treatment or start more cautiously. This strength may be chosen for people who need smaller, more gradual doses or who are more sensitive to verapamil’s blood-pressure- and heart-rate-lowering effects. Even though it is a lower strength, it is still a prescription-only verapamil tablet and should be used exactly as directed.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain abnormal heart rhythms
• Rate control for some supraventricular arrhythmias

• Swallow the Verap 40 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep your dose steady.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist confirms it is safe for your specific product.
• Avoid taking extra doses if you miss one; follow your prescriber’s instructions for missed doses.
• Follow the exact schedule given by your doctor, because timing and dosing can differ based on why you are taking verapamil.

Each Verap 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of verapamil. Depending on the condition being treated, a doctor may prescribe it several times a day, and the total daily amount is individualized rather than fixed. The maximum daily dose varies by patient and indication, so your prescriber should decide the schedule and upper limit for Verap 40 mg Tablet.

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

Common side effects of Verapamil may include:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Slow heartbeat
• Swelling of the ankles or feet

• Use caution if you have heart failure, a slow heartbeat, or certain conduction problems unless your doctor specifically prescribes it.
• Verap 40 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because verapamil may need extra caution or monitoring.
• Do not combine with nitrates, beta-blockers, or other heart medicines unless your prescriber approves it.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to blood-pressure lowering and heart-rate slowing effects.
• Tell your clinician about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and supplements before starting Verap 40 mg Tablet.

• Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Digoxin
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially those that lower heart rate or blood pressure
• CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers such as certain antibiotics, antifungals, or seizure medicines
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Store Verap 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.