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Verapamil (Intravenous Route)
Drug Information provided by: MicromedexDescription
Verapamil is used to control rapid heartbeats or abnormal heart rhythms. It belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blocking agents. Verapamil affects the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, the heart beats slower and the blood vessels relax, thus, increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload .
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
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