Calan SR 240 mg Tablet

Calan SR 240 mg Tablet, made by Searle Company Limited, is a calcium channel blocker. Its active ingredient is Verapamil 240mg, and it is used for high blood pressure, angina and irregular heartbeat. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Calan SR 240 mg Tablet

Calan SR 240 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain from angina. It is also used to control or prevent certain fast heart rhythms, such as supraventricular tachycardia, and to slow the heart rate in atrial fibrillation. Specialists sometimes use it to prevent cluster headaches. It manages these conditions over the long term and works best when taken regularly.

How Calan SR 240 mg Tablet works

Verapamil blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. This relaxes and widens the arteries, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the heart. It also slows electrical signals through the heart, which reduces the heart rate and its workload.

Possible side effects

Calan SR 240 mg Tablet can cause side effects in some people. The ones reported most often are:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Ankle swelling
• Tiredness

Get urgent medical help for fainting, a very slow or irregular heartbeat, worsening breathlessness or swollen ankles, chest pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, a slow heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure or liver disease.
• Do not take it with beta-blockers such as atenolol or propranolol unless your specialist has advised it, as the combination can slow the heart dangerously.
• It interacts with many medicines, including digoxin, some statins, ciclosporin, clarithromycin and some antifungals, so check before starting anything new.
• Avoid grapefruit juice, limit alcohol, and do not drive if you feel dizzy.
• A high-fibre diet and plenty of fluids can help with constipation. Discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding with your doctor.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Calan SR 240 mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Calan SR 240 mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Verapamil by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.