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Vpl 2.5 mg Injection

Manufactured bySamarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsVerapamil
Description
Vpl 2.5 mg Injection contains verapamil. This medicine is used to treat heart rhythm disorders such as irregular or rapid heartbeat. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, reducing the amount of work your heart needs to do. Vpl 2.5 mg Injection may cause some side effects like heartburn, constipation, dizziness and headache. Consult your doctor if these side effects become severe or persist for a long time. Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is given intravenously (into the veins) by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Hence, do not self-administer it. Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or other health conditions. Report all the medicines that you are taking to your doctor as they can interact with this medicine and reduce its effectiveness. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Vpl 2.5 mg Injection

  • Dizziness and fainting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling of legs
  • Pale skin
  • Redness of face, neck, arms and chest
  • Increased sweating
  • Headache
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Vpl 2.5 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Arrythmia
  • Atrial Flutter
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Vpl 2.5 mg Injection can be observed within three to five minutes after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Vpl 2.5 mg Injection lasts for an average duration of 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Vpl 2.5 mg Injection. This medicine may increase the blood levels and side effects of alcohol such as extreme drowsiness, confusion, and nausea.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Vpl 2.5 mg Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Avoid taking Vpl 2.5 mg Injection during pregnancy as it may affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Vpl 2.5 mg Injection passes into the breastmilk. This medicine may probably be safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding while taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Vpl 2.5 mg Injection if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor, if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as a skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness or breathing difficulty, etc.

Cardiogenic shock

Cardiogenic shock is a condition in which your heart suddenly stops pumping enough oxygen-rich blood to the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs. Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is not recommended if you have a cardiogenic shock as it may further worsen your condition.

Congestive Heart Failure

Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is not recommended if you have congestive heart failure as it may increase the risk of severe hypotension (low blood pressure) and acute kidney damage.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Avoid taking Vpl 2.5 mg Injection during pregnancy as it may affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Vpl 2.5 mg Injection passes into the breastmilk. This medicine may probably be safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding while taking this medicine.
General warnings

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that leads to the weakening of muscles and fatigue (tiredness). Vpl 2.5 mg Injection should be used with caution if you have myasthenia gravis as this medicine can worsen their condition by aggravating their symptoms.

Hypotension

Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is known to decrease blood pressure resulting in hypotension (low blood pressure). Hence frequent monitoring of blood pressure is necessary during the treatment with this medicine.

Kidney disease

Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is excreted via the kidney and may get accumulated in your body if your kidneys are not functioning properly. This can increase the risk of severe side effects. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have severe kidney problems.

Missed Dose

Since Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Vpl 2.5 mg Injection. This medicine may increase the blood levels and side effects of alcohol such as extreme drowsiness, confusion, and nausea.
Interaction with Medicine

Itraconazole

Metformin

Simvastatin

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Take Vpl 2.5 mg Injection with caution if you have liver problems. Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is absorbed in your liver. Having liver problems may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body which may damage your liver further.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Vpl 2.5 mg Injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Vpl 2.5 mg Injection works by inhibiting the influx of calcium into the muscles and causes relaxation of the muscles; thereby helping the heart to beat normally.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Group IV antiarrhythmics, Calcium channel blocking agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 21 Mar 2023

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