Kaveril: use, side effects and interactions with other drugs
Kaveril (verapamil) is a calcium channel blocker of the phenylalkylamine group, which is used to treat various diseases of the cardiovascular system. The drug is manufactured by Remedica Ltd in Cyprus and has the international name verapamil.
Kaveril is available in the form of film-coated tablets in dosages of 40 mg and 80 mg. The active substance is verapamil. In addition, the drug has several synonyms, such as Atsupamil, Vepamil, Veracard, Veramil, Verapabene, Verapamil hydrochloride, Verapamil-MIK, Verapamil-Ratiopharm, Verapamil hydrochloride, Vero-Verapamil, Verogalid ER, Veromil, Danistol, Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Lekoptin, Falicard and Fa.
Kaveril is used for the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases, such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, sinus tachycardia, atrial extrasystole, atrial fibrillation and flutter, angina pectoris (including Prinzmetal, tension, post-infarction), arterial hypertension, hypertensive crisis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
However, like any other drug, Kaveril has some contraindications and restrictions for use. Contraindications are hypersensitivity to the drug, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, AV block II and III degrees, myocardial infarction (acute or recent and complicated by bradycardia, hypotension, left ventricular failure), chronic heart failure stage III, WPW syndrome and sick sinus syndrome. node (if a pacemaker is not implanted), sinoatrial block, Morgagni-Adams-Stokes syndrome, digitalis intoxication, severe stenosis of the aortic mouth, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Restrictions for use are AV blockade of the first degree, chronic heart failure of stages I and II, severe bradycardia (less than 50 beats/min), mild or moderate hypotension, severe myopathy (Duchenne syndrome), impaired liver or kidney function, as well as simultaneous use other medicines that may interact with Kaveril.
Kaveril may cause some side effects, such as dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, swelling, heart rhythm disturbances, increased levels of liver enzymes and others. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor.
Interaction of Kaveril with other drugs can lead to undesirable consequences. For example, simultaneous use of Kaveril with the antibiotic erythromycin can increase the level of Kaveril in the blood and cause its toxic effect. In addition, Kaveril may enhance the effect of antiarrhythmic drugs, antihypertensive drugs, drugs containing digoxin, and other drugs.
Therefore, before you start taking Kaveril, you should consult with your doctor and tell him about all the medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins and nutritional supplements. It is also necessary to monitor your health and if unwanted symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately.