Calan
Indicated to address vascular hypertension and tachycardia to relieve arterial pressure and manage cardiac rhythm.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Verapamil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 80mg · 120mg · 240mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Calan, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Calan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Calan details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Alternative names
- verapamil
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Phenylalkylamine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- migraine prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- severe left ventricular dysfunction; sick sinus syndrome; severe hypotension
- Minor side effects
- constipation; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; headache; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Searle
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Digoxin; Beta Blockers; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe AV block, requires immediate medical attention; heart failure exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address vascular hypertension and tachycardia to relieve arterial pressure and manage cardiac rhythm.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits calcium ion entry across cell membranes in cardiac and vascular smooth muscle, reducing vascular resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential developmental toxicity. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Calan is the originator brand name, made by Searle. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Searle.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Verapamil is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.