Verapamil ER

Drug Details

Verapamil is a medication primarily used to manage high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. By lowering blood pressure, it helps reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney issues. Verapamil is part of a group of medications called calcium channel blockers. It functions by preventing calcium from entering the heart muscle, which reduces the heart's workload and relaxes the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. This process not only lowers blood pressure but may also decrease heart rate. Verapamil is available in an extended-release form, ensuring its effects last throughout the day.