verapamil hcl

What is this drug used for? It is used to treat high blood pressure.It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heartbeats.It is used to treat some types of chest pain (angina).It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

COMMON USES: This medicine is a calcium channel blocker. This medicine is used for treating high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest pain). It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used for treating and preventing supraventricular tachycardia (a rhythm disturbance of the heart) and for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.