ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
verapamil
;
angina pectoris
;
sustained-release formulations
;
serum levels
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The efficacy of a sustained-release preparation of verapamil (verapamil-IR) has been compared with that of a conventional instant-release formulation (verapamil-IR) in 10 patients with stable angina pectoris treated for 3 weeks with both preparations. The diurnal serum concentrations of verapamil and norverapamil did not differ significantly during treatment with verapamil-IR 120 mg t.i.d. and verapamil-SR 360 mg once daily, but verapamil-SR 240 mg produced significantly lower serum concentrations. The differences did not affect the exercise capacity or the occurrence of ST-segment depression during maximal exercise. Verapamil-SR was well tolerated. A multiple instant-release dosage regime can now be replaced by once daily administration of the sustained-release preparation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00637748
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