What is Calaptin 40mg Tablet?

Calaptin, a class-IV antiarrhythmic, treats high blood pressure, supraventricular tachycardia, chest pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart. It may also be used for cluster headaches or migraines. This medication works by relaxation of blood vessels for easy blood flow.

The drug should be taken as per doctor’s advice. Do not consume this tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must take medical help before consuming it.Calaptin 40 Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.

Calaptin 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypotension, and headache. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

Use

The most well-known utilisation of this medication is

Hypertension

Chest Pain

Arrhythmia

Side Effects

Side effects of this medication are listed below

Headache

Nausea

Fatigue

Dizziness

Feeling Of Discomfort

Dyspepsia

Stomach Pain

Peripheral Edema

Constipation

Redness Of Skin

Dosage

Are there any overdose instructions?

Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Are there any missed dose instructions?

If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Work

It acts as an inhibitor of voltage-dependent calcium channels. The effect of this tablet on L-type calcium channels in the heart leads to the reduction of chronotropy and inotropy. This helps reduce blood pressure and heart rate.