Arpamyl
Indicated to target hypertension to alleviate vascular strain.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Verapamil
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 40 · 120mg
Arpamyl details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Arrhythmia
- Alternative names
- Securon
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Phenylalkylamine
- Minor side effects
- constipation; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- flushing; peripheral oedema; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to target hypertension to alleviate vascular strain.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry area.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit; beta-blockers; digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Dosage titration required in older adults.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to verapamil; cardiogenic shock; second or third-degree AV block; severe heart failure
Precautions and warnings
monitor heart rate and blood pressure; caution in patients with hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
heart failure, requires immediate medical attention; atrial block, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Verapamil inhibits the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells. This activity suppresses myocardial contractility and relaxes arterial smooth muscle, reducing blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is excreted in breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Arpamyl
Arpamyl contains the active ingredient verapamil, used to manage conditions such as hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia. Known elsewhere as Securon, this medication is produced by Abbott in tablet form and is commonly available in strengths of 40mg and 120mg. It serves as a reliable option for patients needing this calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular support.
Buying Arpamyl online
Arpamyl is registered across 13 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. One of the most requested medications across the region, it helps those who require steady access to high-quality cardiovascular treatment. Generic verapamil, much of it made in India, is far more affordable for expats and people living across Asia than the original brand.