SPL Set ID: 343724eb-e80b-4729-80e7-6b8028713ea1
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Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow-channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist). Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP is available for oral administration as light blue, oval shaped, scored, film coated tablets containing 240 mg of verapamil hydrochloride USP; as light blue, capsule shaped, bevelled edged, scored, film coated tablets containing 180 mg of verapamil hydrochloride USP. The tablets are designed for sustained release of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract; sustained-release characteristics are not altered when the tablet is divided in half. The structural formula of verapamil HCl USP is: C27H38N2O4 ∙ HCl M.W.=491.08 Benzeneacetonitrile, α-[3-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]methylamino] propyl]-3,4-dimethoxy-α-(1-methylethyl) hydrochloride Verapamil HCl, USP is an almost white, crystalline powder, practically free of odor, with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, chloroform, and methanol. Verapamil HCl, USP is not chemically related to other cardioactive drugs. Inactive ingredients include colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium alginate, and film coating contains FD&C Blue No. 1 Brilliant Blue FCF aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, titanium dioxide and triacetin. Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP, 180 mg and 240 mg meet USP Dissolution Test 3. Chemical Structure