Calaptin 240 SR Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘calcium channel blockers used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and arrhythmias. Hypertension is a condition in which there is a persistent rise in blood pressure levels. Angina pectoris (angina) is chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart due to blockage or narrowing of blood vessels supplying the heart. Arrhythmia is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast or too slow.

Calaptin 240 SR Tablet contains ‘Verapamil’, which belongs to the class of ‘calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels decreasing the workload on the heart. It also increases the blood and oxygen supply to the heart, thereby normalizing the electrical impulses. These effects help to reduce blood pressure and also control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat.

Take Calaptin 240 SR Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Calaptin 240 SR Tablet are nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, and low blood pressure. These side effects usually don’t require treatment and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Calaptin 240 SR Tablet if you are allergic to Calaptin 240 SR Tablet or any other contents present in it, have heart failure or severe problems with the rhythm of the heart (unless you have a pacemaker), have heart failure and taking beta-blockers, have had a heart attack recently, have a history of bradycardia (slow heart rate) or hypotension (low blood pressure), have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness), and have been taking a medicine containing ivabradine for heart diseases. Calaptin 240 SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart attacks and problems with the impulses in the heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Calaptin 240 SR Tablet should be used with caution in pregnant women and is probably safe when used in breastfeeding mothers. Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may increase the amount of alcohol in the body, so limit alcohol consumption. Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Calaptin 240 SR Tablet contains ‘Verapamil’. It is used to treat 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.

Calaptin 240 SR Tablet is not recommended in people using beta blockers as it may cause atrioventricular (AV) block (a type of heart block) and bradycardia (slow heart rate). Calaptin 240 SR Tablet is also not recommended in patients who have heart failure or severe problems with the impulse or rhythm of the heart (unless you have a pacemaker), had a heart attack recently, a history of bradycardia (slow heart rate) or hypotension (low blood pressure), and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate associated with dizziness). Calaptin 240 SR Tablet contains sunset yellow aluminium lake as a colourant, which may cause allergic reactions in some people. Please do not eat or drink products containing grapefruit as it may increase the effects of Calaptin 240 SR Tablet .

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Calaptin 240 SR Tablet if you are scheduled for surgery where an anaesthetic will be used (including dental treatment).
• Calaptin 240 SR Tablet may cause low blood pressure and dizziness, so rise slowly from sitting or lying. 
• Please do not stop taking the medication without discussing it with your doctor.