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Page values for "Verapamil"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringVerapamil
brandStringCalan, Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM, Isoptin SR
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Calcium_channel_blockers|Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)]] [[:Category:Antianginals|Antianginal]] [[:Category:Antiarrhythmics|Antiarrhythmic (class IV)]] [[:Category:Antihypertensives|Antihypertensive]]
mechanismString
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000A66-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000A67-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000A68-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000A69-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000A6A-QINU`"'
starting_doseStringIR 80-120 mg PO TID; ER 180-240 mg PO daily; IV 2.5-5 mg over 2 min for SVT termination (under monitoring); cluster prophylaxis up to 480-960 mg/d in divided doses
preparationsStringIR 40, 80, 120 mg tablets; SR/ER 100-360 mg; IV 2.5 mg/mL
fda_maxString~480 mg/d (oral) for cardiovascular indications; higher off-label for cluster
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral (IR and multiple ER) IV
onsetStringIV: 1-3 minutes (SVT termination); PO IR: 30-60 minutes; ER: hours
durationStringIR: 6-8 hours; ER: 24 hours
halflifeString3-7 hours (IR); functional 24 hours (ER)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000A6B-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityString~20-35% (oral; extensive first-pass via CYP3A4 with R/S enantiomer differences)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000A6C-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringLimited data; alternative antihypertensives generally preferred. Crosses placenta.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US