{"id":18350,"date":"2017-11-29T17:37:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T12:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18350"},"modified":"2018-08-02T13:47:26","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:17:26","slug":"calan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18350","title":{"rendered":"Calan \u2013 Information, Use and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Calan, Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Calcium Channel Blockers<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>Verapamil<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calan, generic name Verapamil, belongs to a class of medicines known as Calcium Channel Blockers. It<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0is commonly used to cure some cardiovascular conditions, like high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) &amp; irregular heart rhythms. It helps by relaxing the heart muscles and improves the flow by calming the blood vessels, thus improves the pump of blood via the heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is It Approved by U.S. FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calan is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA). It was approved in 1984, September 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calan is beneficial in the treatment of various heart problems. Following are some its major uses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Relaxing the muscles of heart and blood vessels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treat angina (chest pain)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Deal with hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Side Effects of Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Calan, despite being beneficial for the cardiovascular health, can cause some allergic reactions like hives and swelling in various parts of the body, i.e. face, tongue, lips, throat, and face. Besides these allergic reactions, there can be various other side-effects of Calan, these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest pain and irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lightheadedness and feeling of passing out<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Reduced appetite and pain in the upper stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tiredness and headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Jaundice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dark urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Clay-colored stools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Besides these side-effects, there can be various other side-effects. Thus, if you observe any kind of discomfort after the use of Calan, it is advised to call for immediate medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is advised to follow the dosage recommended by a specialized doctor, as they recommend you appropriate dosage by analyzing various factors such as <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">age, sex, height, current medical status, etc. Also, it is advised to not recommend your dosage to someone else, even if they are suffering from the same condition, as the dosage should only be recommended by a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When taking the medicine, you should not break, crush, chew or open an extended-release capsule. Instead, it is advised to gulp the whole tablet down. However, if you face difficulties while swallowing the medicine, ask your doctor to recommend you other ways of taking it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If a dosage is missed, you can consume it later whenever you remember. However, just make sure that the time when you consume the missed dose doesn&#8217;t overlap with the time of the next dosage, it is advised to skip the missed dose and continue with the further dosage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case of the overdose of Calan, you can observe side effects like slowed down heartbeat or even faint. Thus, it is advised that if you observe any of these symptoms after taking Calan, you should call for immediate medical attention as these symptoms can be fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calan can interact with the other drugs that you might be using for some other problems. This can reduce the functioning of the Calan and can even be harmful to health. Thus, it is advised that if you are consuming any other prescribed or non-prescribed drug, keep your doctor informed about them so that they can prescribe appropriate prescription and dosage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the drugs that interact with Calan are listed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cimetidine (Tagamet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Buspirone (BuSpar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, SandIMMUNE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Simvastatin (Zocor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Digoxin (Lanoxin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Theophylline (Elixophyllin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Antibiotics such as\u00a0Clarithromycin (Biaxin),\u00a0Rifampin (Rifadin),\u00a0Erythromycin (Erythrocin),\u00a0Telithromycin (Ketek).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An antifungal medication such as-<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluconazole (Diflucan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Voriconazole (<\/span>VFEND<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itraconazole (<\/span>Sporanox<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ketoconazole (<\/span>Nizoral<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A beta blocker such as-<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bisoprolol (<\/span>Zebeta<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Timolol (Blocadren)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Atenolol (Tenormin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cancer medicine such as-<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclophosphamide (Neosar, Cytoxan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cisplatin (Platinol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vinorelbine (Navelbine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Paclitaxel (Taxol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Procarbazine (Matulane)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vincristine (Oncovin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Following are some lifestyle and food habits that should be followed when taking Calan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid getting up too fast from lying or sitting position. Get up steady &amp; slowly yourself to prevent a fall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid drinking alcohol because it may lower your blood pressure and can also cause various other side-effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Verapamil is just a part of the complete treatment that includes exercise, diet &amp; other medications. Follow your diet, exercise<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">routines and medication very closely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Grapefruit juice &amp; Grapefruit may interact with Verapamil that leads to dangerous effects. Talk to your doctor about the use of grapefruit products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">How Safe Is Calan for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calan lies under the U.S.\u00a0<\/span>FDA<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> pregnancy category C, animal studies have shown no negative effect of the drug on fetal or embryo. While there is no appropriate data available for its effect in human pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In case of nursing mothers, it is advised to choose either between the usage of Calan or breastfeeding the newborn child, as it gets excreted in the breastmilk. The decision depends on the medical condition of the mother.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When Calan is used for a longer time period as compared to the recommended duration by the doctor, it can be hazardous to the health of the patient. Thus, it is advised to consume it only for the time-period suggested by the doctor and only consume the recommended dosages to avoid side-effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Calan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calan is a U.S.\u00a0FDA approved medicine. Thus, you can buy it easily by showing your prescription at government recognized hospitals or at any U.S. FDA\u00a0 approved medical store. You should also talk to your medical healthcare provider about its availability, in case you do not get this drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Calan, Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM Category: Calcium Channel Blockers Generic Name: Verapamil Introduction and Quick information: Calan, generic name Verapamil, belongs to a class of medicines known as Calcium Channel Blockers. It\u00a0is commonly used to cure some cardiovascular conditions, like high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) &amp; irregular heart rhythms. 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