What is Verelan Pm? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Verelan Pm overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Calan, Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM, Verelan PM, Verelan PM

Generic Names:

  • Verapamil Hcl Er

Uses:

  • Treats high blood pressure, severe angina, and arrhythmia. This medicine is a calcium channel blocker.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic, Group IV, Antihypertensive, Antimigraine, Cardiovascular Agent

Forms:

  • Long Acting Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Verelan Pm used for?

Verelan PM is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension. It is also used to treat other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Verelan PM lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and the heart muscles so blood can flow more easily to help prevent strokes, heart attacks. It may also lower your heart rate. It is indicated for use by adults and is available as a capsule.

What form(s) does Verelan Pm come in?

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

What are common Verelan Pm dosages?

  • Capsule 100mg

  • Capsule 200mg

  • Capsule 300mg

Verelan Pm images - What does Verelan Pm look like?

  • Verelan PM
    100mg capsule

  • Verelan PM
    200mg capsule

  • Verelan PM
    300mg capsule

How to take Verelan Pm

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet or extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • If you take the Verelan® or Verelan® PM extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet or extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • If you take the Verelan® or Verelan® PM extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Verelan Pm

Verelan Pm contraindications - Who shouldn't take Verelan Pm?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to verapamil.

Verelan Pm warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, nerve disease, or muscle disease. Tell your doctor about all heart problems that you have.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart failureLow blood pressureLiver problemsChanges in heart rhythm

  • This medicine may make you dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you use this medicine.

  • Your blood pressure may go up if you stop using this medicine. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

Verelan Pm interactions & what to avoid when taking Verelan Pm

  • Some medicines can affect how verapamil works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aspirin, carbamazepine, cimetidine, clonidine, cyclosporine, digitalis, digoxin, erythromycin, everolimus, ivabradine, lithium, phenobarbital, rifampin, ritonavir, sirolimus, telithromycin, temsirolimus, theophylline, vecuroniumBlood pressure medicine (including atenolol, metoprolol, prazosin, timolol)Cancer medicines (including cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, prednisone, procarbazine, vindesine)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine for heart rhythm problem (including disopyramide, flecainide, quinidine)Statin medicine

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

  • Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you use this medicine.

  • Your blood pressure may go up if you stop this medicine. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Verelan Pm side effects - How does Verelan Pm make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles

  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Fast, slow, uneven, or pounding heartbeat

  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Constipation

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