Isoptin
Developed to support cardiovascular health.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Verapamil
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 40 · 120 · 240mg
Isoptin details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Arrhythmia
- Alternative names
- Cordilox
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium channel blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Calcium channel blocker
- Contraindications
- hypotension; cardiogenic shock; second or third-degree heart block
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
- constipation; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; peripheral oedema
- Serious side effects
- heart failure, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- developed to support cardiovascular health.
- 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.
- Drug interactions
- beta-blockers; grapefruit juice
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Mechanism of action
Verapamil inhibits the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in coronary and peripheral vasodilation and decreased heart rate.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Isoptin
Isoptin is a trusted brand of verapamil used to assist with the management of hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia. The same active ingredient is also sold under various labels including Cordilox. Abbott produces this medication as a tablet in strengths of 40, 120 and 240mg, providing flexible options for long-term cardiovascular support.
Buying Isoptin online
Isoptin is registered across 14 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with further availability in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. Generic verapamil, often produced in India, offers a significantly more cost effective alternative to the original brand. This makes it an accessible option for expats or those living in areas where local stock is limited. Ordering online provides a straightforward way to maintain a consistent supply of medication across the region.