Basic Information On Isoptin SR
Isoptin SR belongs to a category of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. This drug relaxes the muscles of blood vessels and heart. The Isoptin SR drug is used to treat hypertension. You should not use this drug if you suffer from some serious heart conditions. If you miss a dose of this drug, you should take it as soon as you remember it, however, you should skip the missed dosage if you are already near the time for your next. The drug should be swallowed completely. You should not break, chew or crush the tablet.
Precautions / Side Effects Of Isoptin SR
This drug contains verapamil hydrochloride. Do not take this drug if you are allergic to this substance or any other substance contained in this medicine. If you suffer from kidney disease, inform your doctor before starting this treatment. You should also tell your physician about any other diseases you have, especially about congestive heart failure or liver disease. Brand or generic Isoptin SR should not be used if you have any nerve-muscle disorder.
This drug should be used after proper medical consultation, if you have had fluid in the lungs. It is not known whether brand or generic Isoptin SR is harmful to an unborn baby or not but you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant. You should also take the same precaution if you get pregnant during the treatment. Verapamil hydrochloride can pass into breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, you should carefully weigh your options with your doctor if you wish to take this drug while nursing a baby.
Isoptin SR Dosage
The proper dosage for this drug will be determined by your doctor. Normally, the initial dosage is of 120 mg, which may be altered later on. The drug should be taken with food. It is available in 240 mg, and 120 mg strength. A 240 mg drug comes in the form of light green, film coated tablet, whereas Isoptin SR180 mg is available in light pink color. 120 mg tablet comes in the form of light violet color. The drug should be stored at a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
Buy Isoptin SR From North Drug Store
North Drug Store supplies brand or generic Isoptin SR as 120 mg, 180 mg and 240 mg. You can buy Isoptin SR from North Drug Store as we are a licensed Canadian pharmacy.
