BEPRIDIL

During depolarization, Bepridil blocks calcium ions from accessing the slow channels of vascular smooth muscle and myocardium, thereby inducing coronary vascular smooth muscle relaxation and coronary vasodilatation. Fast (inward) sodium channels can also be blocked, which may account for some of its side effects; a direct bradycardia effect has been postulated on the SA node by direct action.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose given by your physician is based on your health conditions, other medications or food supplements taken, and your reaction to the treatment. To diminish risks for adverse effects, do not increase your dosage, thus take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, take it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

Uses

Bepridil is used in the following conditions:

Angina pectoris

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Bepridil in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity
History of serious ventricular or atrial arrhythmias
Decompensated cardiac insufficiency
Congenital QT interval prolongation

Side Effects

Bepridil may have the following side effects:

Dizziness
Nausea
Dyspnea
Bradycardia
Edema
Palpitations
QT prolongation
Congestive Heart Failure
Nervousness
Headache
Drowsiness
Psychiatric disturbances
Insomnia
Rash
Sexual dysfunction
GI disturbances
Weakness
Tremor
Paresthesia
Blurred vision
Tinnitus
Rhinitis
Dyspnea
Cough
Flu syndrome
Diaphoresis
Akathisia
Arrhythmia
Leukopenia
Neutropenia
Ventricular torsade de pointes

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more significant than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A severe allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Lactation
Pregnancy
History of idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
2nd or 3rd ° Atrioventricular block
Cardiogenic shock
Congestive Heart Failure
Significant hypotension
Severe left ventricular dysfunction
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (especially obstructive)
Concomitant therapy with beta-blockers or digoxin
Edema
Increased intracranial pressure with cranial tumors
Elderly
Children below 18 years old
Impaired renal or hepatic function
Abrupt withdrawal may cause chest pain
Avoid use in patients in the immediate period postinfarction

Prior in taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you have allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions with the drug. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Bepridil may interact with the following medicines:

CYP206 enzyme
H2-blocker
Beta-blockers
Carbamazepine
Ciclosporin
Digitalis
Quinidine
Theophylline
Fentanyl

Potentially Fatal:

Amprenavir
Ritonavir
Sparfloxacin
Gatifloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Ritonavir
Amprenavir
Sparfloxacin
Cisapride

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are possible, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If an overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available brands:

Vascor