Verapamil
Brand names: Calan
Drug class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Prescription only
What is verapamil used for?
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
- Heart attack
- High blood pressure
- Atrial flutter
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Variant angina pectoris
Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including this drug. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, e…
Verapamil price
Generic: From $0.073 each, about $2.20 for 30 (80 mg tablet).
Brand: No brand price listed.