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Verapamil (International)

In the US, Verapamil (verapamil systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: calcium channel blockers, group IV antiarrhythmics and is used to treat Angina, Arrhythmia, Atrial Tachycardia, Bipolar Disorder, Cluster Headaches, Headache, High Blood Pressure, Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis, Migraine, Migraine Prevention, Nocturnal Leg Cramps and Supraventricular Tachycardia.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C08DA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000052-53-9

Chemical Formula

C27-H38-N2-O4

Molecular Weight

455

Therapeutic Categories

Antihypertensive agent

Treatment of coronary heart disease

Coronary vasodilator

Antiarrhythmic agent, class IV

Calcium channel blocker

Chemical Name

Benzeneacetonitrile, α-[3-[[2-(3,4-dimetoxyphenyl)etyl]metylamino]propyl]-3,4-dimetoxy-α-(1-metyletyl)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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