Calaptin SR (5 mg) [Verapamil]

Drug brand Calaptin SR (5 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL). The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Verapamil. This drug comes in the form of Injection. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 2 ml and is priced at Rs 1.65 (arround $0.0231 US Dollar)

Generic :	Verapamil
Pharma Company :	Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)
Brand Label :	Calaptin SR (5 mg)
Preparation Type :	Injection
Single Dose :	2 ml
Composition :	Verapamil-5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	2 ml
Price Unit :	Rs 1.65
Price Pack :	Rs 1.65 INR (arround $0.0231 US Dollar)

Drug details for Calaptin SR (5 mg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredient or salt in Calaptin SR (5 mg) is Verapamil.

Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). The immediate-release tablets are also used alone or with other medications to prevent and treat irregular heartbeats. Verapamil is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart and slows electrical activity in the heart to control the heart rate.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Calaptin SR (5 mg) - Verapamil - For more details on its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calaptin SR (5 mg) - Verapamil..

Generic Drug Substitutes for : Calaptin SR (5 mg)

There are 2 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Calaptin SR (5 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Verapamil-5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Verapamil-5 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one

Brand	Price (Rs.)	Brand	Price (Rs.)
Verap (5 mg)	3.00	VPL (5 mg)	2.00

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