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What Is The Function Of Calaptin 40 Along With Cresar H For High BP?

My blood pressure was 160/100. I was taking RAMCOR H 5 mg. My doctor changed the drug with CRESAR H. After 10 days my B.P. is 130/90. Now he has prescribedCALAPTIN 40 along with CRESAR H. Let me know the function of CALAPTIN 40,

Jadhav S.S. Age 48 years ( Male ) Weight 80 kg
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Brief answer :
Calaptin contains verapamil which is a calcium channel blocker.

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Respected sir, welcome to healthcare magic.

Calaptin contain verapamil which is a calcium channel blocker.
calcium channels in the blood vessles when activated decrease the diameter of the blood vessels , verapamil by blocking these channels helps in control of high blood pressure.

Verapamil is prescribed with or without other medications to treat hypertension , angina and certain arrythmias.
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What Is The Function Of Calaptin 40 Along With Cresar H For High BP?

Brief answer : Calaptin contains verapamil which is a calcium channel blocker. Detailed answer. Respected sir, welcome to healthcare magic. Calaptin contain verapamil which is a calcium channel blocker. calcium channels in the blood vessles when activated decrease the diameter of the blood vessels , verapamil by blocking these channels helps in control of high blood pressure. Verapamil is prescribed with or without other medications to treat hypertension , angina and certain arrythmias.