SPL Set ID: f9399858-fd7a-4b73-8759-3e5bf3af2666
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Verapamil hydrochloride sustained-release capsules are calcium ion influx inhibitors (slow channel blockers or calcium ion antagonists). Verapamil hydrochloride sustained-release capsules are available for oral administration as a 360 mg hard gelatin capsule (lavender cap/yellow body), a 240 mg hard gelatin capsule (dark blue cap/yellow body), a 180 mg hard gelatin capsule (light grey cap/yellow body), and a 120 mg hard gelatin capsule (yellow cap/yellow body). These pellet-filled capsules provide a sustained-release of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract. The structural formula of verapamil HCl is given below: C 27 H 38 N 2 O 4 •HCl M.W. 491.07 Chemical name: Benzeneacetonitrile, α-[3-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethyl]methylamino]propyl]-3,4-dimethoxy-α-(1-methylethyl) monohydrochloride. Verapamil HCl is an almost white, crystalline powder, practically free of odor, with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, chloroform and methanol. Verapamil HCl is not structurally related to other cardioactive drugs. In addition to verapamil HCl the verapamil hydrochloride sustained-release capsules contain the following inactive ingredients: fumaric acid, talc, sugar spheres, povidone, shellac, gelatin, FD&C red #40, yellow iron oxide, titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. In addition, the verapamil hydrochloride sustained-release capsules 240 mg and 360 mg capsules contain FD&C blue #1 and D&C red #28; and the verapamil hydrochloride sustained-release capsules 180 mg contain black iron oxide. verapamil hydrochloride structural formula