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Bepridil Hcl Oral - Bepridil - Oral Generic Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Bepridil Hcl Oral
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Bepridil Hcl Oral Miscellaneous Notes
- Do not share this product with others.
Read Before Using Bepridil Hcl Oral (precautions)
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Medicinal Applications
- This drug is a calcium channel blocker.
- Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction.
- By blocking calcium, bepridil relaxes and widens blood vessels.
- Bepridil is used to treat chest pain (angina).
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible problems related to use of short-acting calcium channel blockers.
Usage Instructions
- This medication must be taken as directed even when you do not have chest pain.
- It must be taken as prescribed to prevent chest pain from occurring.
- Try to take this medication at the same time(s) each day.
- Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without your doctor's permission.
- Some conditions can become worse if the medication is stopped too fast.
- If stomach upset occurs, this drug may be taken with food or milk.
What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency
- Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
- For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat; dizziness; fainting; and loss of consciousness.
Possible Side Effects
- This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days.
- Avoid activities requiring alertness.
- When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness.
- Notify your doctor immediately if these effects continue or worsen.
- You may also experience diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, blurred vision, muscle cramps, headache, fatigue, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, flushing, trembling or shaking hands.
- These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Inform your doctor if they continue or worsen.
- Notify your doctor if you develop any of these serious effects.
Bepridil Hcl Oral Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.