Verapamil (Intravenous Route)
Name: Verapamil (Intravenous Route)
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of verapamil in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Atrial fibrillation (type of abnormal heart rhythm) or
- Cardiogenic shock (shock caused by heart attack) or
- Congestive heart failure, severe or
- Heart block (type of abnormal heart rhythm, can use if have a pacemaker that works properly) or
- Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome (type of abnormal heart rhythm) or
- Severe hypotension (blood pressure too low) or
- Sick sinus syndrome (type of abnormal heart rhythm, can use if have a pacemaker that works properly) or
- Ventricular tachycardia (type of abnormal heart rhythm) or
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (type of abnormal heart rhythm)—Should not use in patients with these conditions .
- Kidney disease or
- Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects of this medicine may be increased because of slower removal from the body .