Verapamil Extended Release Capsules

Generic name: verapamil hydrochloride
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug classes:Calcium channel blocking agents, Group IV antiarrhythmics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.

Verapamil Extended Release Capsules Description

Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP are a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist). Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release capsules are available for oral administration as a 120 mg hard gelatin capsule (bluish green opaque cap and white opaque body), a 180 mg hard gelatin capsule (bluish green opaque cap and light green opaque body) and a 240 mg hard gelatin capsule (bluish green opaque cap and bluish green opaque body). These bead filled capsules provide an extended-release of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract.

The structural formula of verapamil HCl is given below:

C27H38N2O4 • HCl M.W. 491.07

Chemical name: (±)-5-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenethyl)methylamino]-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-isopropylvaleronitrile monohydrochloride.<...