Description

Isoptin SR 240mg Tablets 30’s (verapamil HCl)Verapamil treats high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

• Verapamil also prevents chest pain. It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Verapamil is also used to control your heart rate if you have a fast/irregular heartbeat.

Verapamil hydrochloride is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist). Verapamil hydrochloride is an almost white, crystalline powder, practically free of odor, with a bitter taste.

It is soluble in water, freely soluble in chloroform, sparingly soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in ether.