Talk:Verapamil

=Phenylalkylamine link in introduction needs redirection=

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Typing in phenylalkylamine into wiki search will bring you to a generic basic-chemistry page on amine. However, when you type it into google, it brings you to "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_channel_blocker#Phenylalkylamine" which is the medical version of phenylalkylamine which people will actually be looking for, not some basic chemistry definition of what an amine is. If someone could explain how to change the link so it goes to the above link I provided and not general amines or change it themselves. Also, if someone could get the general phenylalkylamine search to redirect to the above link it would be greatly appreciated. Cheers,

-thioxane

- Nevermind!!! Just figured out how to do it, who is too cool? :)

thioxane

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Calan
Calan is the brand name of verapamil. It is a really crappy drug that does nothing at all. Currently the Wikipedia entry on Calan goes to a Welsh band and there is no disambiguation. Is there some way we can add disambiguation and have Calan redirect here? I'm not experienced enough to know how to do this. Thanks. Clockster (talk) 02:10, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

i think we should mention that verapamil should not be used in combination with beta-blockers because of the risk this co-prescription has of heart block and bradycardia?

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1991 Apr;49(4):370-6.

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1985, Vol 61, 229-232
 * Maybe a "Possible Drug and Food interaction"-section? Kind of like on this website? Also, the possible interactions with grapefruitjuice should be mentioned I think, because it's not that common knowledge yet, including amongst doctors. DodgeK 08:56, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Constipation
I have been in contact with user:gor_n_bein who added a line that using pure isomers of Verapamil may not cause constipation unlike the racemic mixture. I have been assured that there is a reference through MD Consult, but from what I can gather, it seems that this is still research in progress and no definite conclusions have been reached. I don't have access, so can't check the article. I feel that until we can find a definite reference, the line should stay out. Potkettle (talk) 00:47, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

diabetes trial starting 2015
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192.235.78.16 (talk) 07:00, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Edit Summary from 05Nov2015
BMacapinlacG13 (talk) 05:56, 9 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Updated the introduction and its references
 * Remove primary source references and update citations leading to broken links; included verapamil package insert as reference
 * Edited “Side effects” section and provided appropriate citation source
 * Added information on situations in which use of verapamil is contraindicated
 * Rewrote portion of the pharmacokinetics section to make it easier to understand by general public

Reply to Edit Summary from 05Nov2015

1) Yes 2) Yes. Group did good job of keeping intro clear, concise, and readable. Great job with percentages in side effects section. Recommendations for improvement follow. Introduction – book material citations are hard to verify without access. Layman’s terms not used consistently (e.g., cardiogenic shock) or links not provided (e.g., pulmonary edema, CHF, AV block). Medical uses section – possibly add the rest (hypertension, angina) if decided to keep section because it may be useful to have a full list in one section and keep abbreviated in intro. Trade names – citation possibly needed. Rg cp133 g12 (talk) 06:29, 9 November 2015 (UTC)

Reply to Recommendations from 09Nov2015 · Per Medicine Wikipedia guide, okay to reference "academic and professional books written by experts in the relevant field, from a respected publisher," which the Koda-Kimble text meets

· Did not work on updating medical terms to layman's terms, but will keep this in mind for possible future edits

· Updated medical uses section, as suggested

· Cited MedLine plus for available trade names to avoid citing each trade drug's package insert

BMacapinlacG13 (talk) 19:47, 9 November 2015 (UTC)

Cost increase for verapamil.
I just picked up a prescription for generic drug verapamil for my wife the retail cost was $385.89, the co-pay was $108.00 for 75 capsules. When my wife first went on vearapmil a 90 day supply cost $6.00. by my calculations that is an increase of 8,483% for a generic drug. '''WHY THE INCREASE? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:586:3:5510:B026:32F2:928C:550A (talk) 15:54, 18 February 2017 (UTC)