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STUDENT NAME MEDICATION CATEGORY CLASS

Verapamil

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Calcium channel blocker

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits the calcium ion influx through slow channels into conductile and contractile myocardial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells.

Therapeutic Use Used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina. It can also be used to prevent and treat irregular heart beats.

Complications Dizziness, slow heartbeat, constipation, stomach upset, nausea, headache, or tiredness may occur.

Medication Administration The recommended intravenous doses of Verapamil are as follows: Adult: Initial dose—5-10 mg (0. 075-0.15 mg/kg body weight) given as an intravenous bolus.

Contraindications/Precautions Do not give if patient has severe hypotension or cardiogenic shock, second or third degree AV block, or sick sinus syndrome.

Nursing Interventions Should be given as a slow IV injection over at least a two minute period, under continuous ECG and blood pressure monitoring.

Interactions Astemizole, cisapride, dantrolene, flibanserin, lomitapide, pimozide, terfenadine

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Patient's high blood pressure and angina will be controlled

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it. It is best to take verapamil with food. If you cannot swallow the verapamil extended-release capsules, you may open it and sprinkle the pellets contained in the capsule on one tablespoon of applesauce.

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