VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE Drug Interactions
Also known as: VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Verapamil Hydrochloride is a medication known as a calcium channel blocker, used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, certain types of irregular heartbeats, and chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing down the heart rate, which helps to improve blood flow and reduce the heart's workload.VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE has 1 documented drug interaction in our database, including 1 contraindicated, 0 major, 0 moderate, and 0 minor interactions.
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Combining a beta-blocker with verapamil can cause severe bradycardia, heart block, and cardiac arrest.
Mechanism
Both drugs independently slow AV node conduction. Combined use produces additive negative chronotropic and dromotropic effects.
Clinical Management
Contraindicated in most patients. If absolutely necessary, use only in a monitored setting with extreme caution.
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