Calan 80mg tablet 5x10's

Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications:

This medicine is used for the treatment and prevention of chest pain and increased heart rate associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (abnormal heart beat disorder).

It can also be used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure (hypertension).

Administration:

This medicine is used orally or intravenously. The injectable form is injected into a vein by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or doing it at home, ensure that you follow the correct procedure and follow all relevant precautions. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. The lowest oral dose should be used for the elderly.

Storage:

Store the oral form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Please keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children.

Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Side Effects:

The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as severe hypotension, cough, rash, stomach disturbances, constipation, swelling in the ankles, skin reactions, tremors, allergies, may affect heart function, and may affect liver function.

Precautions:

It is not suggested in patients with kidney and liver impairment, heart problems and patients with Myesthenia Gravis (long term neuromuscular disease).

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised.

Contraindications:

This medication is contraindicated in patients with severe heart problems and severe blood pressure disorders.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used for the treatment and prevention of chest pain and increased heart rate associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (abnormal heart beat disorder).

It can also be used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure (hypertension).

Side Effects

The use of this medicine is associated with side effects such as severe hypotension, cough, rash, stomach disturbances, constipation, swelling in the ankles, skin reactions, tremors, allergies, may affect heart function, and may affect liver function.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with severe heart problems and severe blood pressure disorders.

FAQS

Indications:

Indications:

Does this drug affect heart rate?

Yes, this medicine may cause decreased heart rate. If you experience such symptoms, please see your doctor.

Can this medication be used to treat headaches?

Yes, this drug can treat migraine headaches but use this only when your doctor prescribes it to you for this purpose.

Can this drug cause weight gain?

No, this drug is not known to cause weight gain. Inform your doctor if you face such symptoms.

Can this pill make me light-headed?

This drug can cause dizziness sometimes. Inform your physician if you experience this.

Administration:

This medicine is used orally or intravenously. The injectable form is injected into a vein by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or doing it at home, ensure that you follow the correct procedure and follow all relevant precautions. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.

Storage:

Store the oral form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Please keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Side Effects:

You may experience the following: • Constipation • Swelling in the ankles • Skin reactions • Tremors • May affect heart function • May affect liver function

Precautions:

• Patients with heart problems must be cautious • Patients with liver problems must be cautious • Patients with myasthenia gravis must be cautious

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised.

Contraindications:

• Patients with severe heart problems • Patients with severe blood pressure disorders