VERAPAMIL SUSPENSION 8MG/ML
Generic Name : Verapamil
Indication :
i) Supraventricular tachyarrhythmia (SVT) prophylaxis
ii) angina
Dosage Form : Suspension
Strength : 8mg/mL
Stability : 30 days
Storage : Room temperature
INGREDIENTS:
Verapamil hydrochloride 40mg 10 tablets
Distilled water – 1mL
Simple syrup qs 50mL
How to prepare VERAPAMIL SUSPENSION 8MG/ML:
1. Soak tablets in a small amount of distilled water and then crush tablets in a mortar to fine powder.
2. Levigate the powder with vehicle until smooth paste is formed.
3. Add more vehicle to the paste until liquid is formed and transfer the liquid into a graduated container.
4. Use additional vehicle to rinse the remaining drug from the mortar and pour into the container.
5. Make up to final volume with vehicle.
6. Shake well and label.
NOTES:
1. Flavouring may be added.
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