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.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 25 mg
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: IV
Instructions: The minimum dosage interval should be of 6 h.
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Gallopamil also known as Methoxy verapamil hydrochloride. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenyl alkylamine derivative. . The Molecular Weight of Gallopamil is 521.10.
Contraindications
Gallopamil is contraindicated in conditions like Heart failure,Cardiogenic shock,Hypotension,Atrial fibrillation,Sick sinus syndrome,Atrioventricular block,Renal insufficiency,Hepatic insufficiency.
Effects
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, 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.
Indications
Gallopamil is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina, Cardiac arrhythmia, Hypertension.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Gallopamil was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Store at room temperature.
Warnings
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