Gallopamil (Gallopamil)
Overview of Gallopamil
Gallopamil is a derivative of verapamil, a calcium channel blocking drug. It decreases coronary vascular resistance and increases coronary blood flow. Gallopamil is used in myocardial infarction (MI), angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias.
Indication of Gallopamil
Gallopamil is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina, Cardiac arrhythmia, Hypertension.
Contraindication of Gallopamil
Gallopamil is contraindicated in conditions like Heart failure,Cardiogenic shock,Hypotension,Atrial fibrillation,Sick sinus syndrome,Atrioventricular block,Renal insufficiency,Hepatic insufficiency.
Side Effects of Gallopamil
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Gallopamil, which give rise to further complications include Worsening of left heart failure.,Gallopamil produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Congestive failure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Gallopamil therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Gallopamil include Hypotension, Orthostatic hypotension, Cardiogenic shock, Change in atrioventricular conduction.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gallopamil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Headache, Nausea, Constipation, Nervousness, Dry mouth, Peripheral edema, Bradycardia, Flushing, Epigastric pain, Orthostatic hypotension, First and second degree heart block, Heat sensation, Dry mouth, nervousness, Nervousness, Weakness.
Precautions of Gallopamil
Precautions