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verapamil
  • Restricted Medications IV
Brand names: Calan, Calan SR, Isoptin SR
Form Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 2.5 mg/mL
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 120 mg/12 hours; 180 mg/12 hours
TABLET, ORAL 80 mg
Display Class IV Antiarrhythmics, Calcium-Channel Blocking Agents Class: 24040424, 242800
Medication comments:
verapamil should generally not be interrupted during procedures unless there is a specific physician order.
Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring.
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes                
verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)
IV Push		 Y N N N Y
with respiratory standby		 N N N
Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic
(Brand)		 Comments and Considerations Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
verapamil
(Isoptin, Calan,Verelan)		 May open Verelan capsule but do NOT crush the contents Verelan capsule may be opened contents may be emptied into feeding tube, but do NOT crush contents.
Last updated: May. 1, 2024
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