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Tarka, |Tarka

Tarka

Generic Name: trandolapril and verapamil (tran DOLE a pril and ver AP a mill)
Brand Names: Tarka

What is trandolapril and verapamil?

Verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Verapamil relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for your heart to pump and reduces its workload.

Trandolapril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). Trandolapril prevents the constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels (veins and arteries).

Trandolapril and verapamil is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Trandolapril and verapamil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about trandolapril and verapamil?

Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy with trandolapril and verapamil. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related adverse effects.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trandolapril and verapamil?

Before taking trandolapril and verapamil, tell your doctor if you

• have liver disease;
• have kidney disease;

• have diabetes;

• have a collagen vascular disorder;

• have other diseases of the heart or blood vessels such as sick sinus syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome, aortic stenosis, congestive heart failure, heart block, or low blood pressure; or

• are taking salt substitutes, potassium supplements (e.g., K-Dur, Klor-Con), or a potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride (Midamor), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone (Aldactone).

You may not be able to take trandolapril and verapamil, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take trandolapril and verapamil?

Take trandolapril and verapamil exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a trandolapril and verapamil overdose are unknown but might include extreme dizziness, weakness, fainting, fatigue chest pain, shortness of breath, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.

What should I avoid while taking trandolapril and verapamil?

Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking trandolapril and verapamil, except under the supervision of your doctor.

Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy with trandolapril and verapamil. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related side effects.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with trandolapril and verapamil. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Trandolapril and verapamil side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes);

• unusually fast or slow heartbeats;

• difficulty breathing;

• abnormal behavior or psychosis;

• swelling of your legs or ankles;

• little or no urine;

• chest pain; or

• severe dizziness or fainting.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take trandolapril and verapamil and talk to your doctor if you experience

• mild dizziness or lightheadedness;

• headache;

• dry, tickling cough;

• flushing (redness);

• insomnia and vivid dreams;

• numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms, or legs;

• nausea, constipation, or diarrhea;

• weakness or fatigue; or

• a rash.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect trandolapril and verapamil?

Before taking trandolapril and verapamil, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;

• a salt substitute that contains potassium;

• any of the diuretics (water pills) triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), spironolactone (Aldactone), and amiloride (Midamor);

• any other diuretic (water pill), such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, others), furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), indapamide (Lozol), and others;

• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), propranolol (Inderal), carvedilol (Coreg), and others;

• digoxin, (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);

• disopyramide (Norpace);

• flecainide (Tambocor);

• quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex, Cardioquin);

• lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);

• rifampin (Rifadin, Rifabutin;

• phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);

• carbamazepine (Tegretol);

• theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others); or

• cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral).

You may not be able to take trandolapril and verapamil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the drugs listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with trandolapril and verapamil or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about trandolapril and verapamil written for health professionals that you may read.

What to the pills look like?

Trandolapril and verapamil is available with a prescription under the brand name Tarka. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you. The following product strengths are listed trandolapril/verapamil:

• Tarka 2/180-pink, oval, film-coated tablets

• Tarka 1/240-white, oval, film-coated tablets

• Tarka 2/240-gold, oval, film-coated tablets

• Tarka 4/240-reddish-brown, oval, film-coated tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Never share your medicines with others and only use this medication for the condition prescribed.
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