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Verapamil

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Verapamil is a medical drug that acts as a calcium channel blocker. It is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia.

Verapamil is a class IV antiarrhythmic agent, and will decrease conduction through the AV node.

Some possible side effects of the drug are headaches, facial flushing, dizziness, swelling, and constipation.

International alternative (brand) name: Isoptin

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