It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Covera-HS before taking it.
What is Covera-HS
Treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart. It is also used for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Covera-HS is a calcium channel blocker. It works by slowing the electrical conduction in the heart, slowing heart rate, and/or normalizing heart rhythm.
Important safety information:
Covera-HS may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Covera-HS with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are using Covera-HS; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Covera-HS may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Covera-HS before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, complete blood cell counts, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood pressure, may be performed while you use Covera-HS. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Covera-HS with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Covera-HS should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Covera-HS while you are pregnant. Covera-HS is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Covera-HS, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Covera-HS side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; fatigue; headache; lightheadedness; mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; lightheadedness, especially when standing; severe dizziness; shortness of breath; swelling of the feet or hands; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, severe or persistent stomach pain, fever, general feeling of being unwell); unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Covera-HS medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
ADV-CARE PHARMACY
180 mg
100
$135.14
Canada, UK
240 mg
100
$133.92
Canada, UK
Medicine Shoppe
180 mg
100
$114.00
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
240 mg
100
$126.00
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
Medication Discount Card
240 mg
100
$335.76
USA
240 mg
9024 hour
$302.69
USA
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Covera-HS be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Covera-HS?
Some medical conditions may interact with Covera-HS. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart failure or a recent heart attack with lung congestion, low blood pressure, or heart problems (eg, a very slow heart rate, heart block, heart valve disease)
if you have kidney or liver problems, muscular dystrophy, or a neuromuscular disease
if you are taking another blood pressure medicine or you are being treated for cancer
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Covera-HS. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), clonidine, disopyramide, ketolides (eg, telithromycin), macrolides (eg, erythromycin), or ritonavir because they may increase the risk of verapamil's side effects
Phenobarbital, rifampin, or St. John's wort because they may decrease verapamil's effectiveness
Aldosterone blockers (eg, eplerenone), aspirin, carbamazepine, colchicine, cyclosporine, digoxin, dofetilide, doxorubicin, dronedarone, eletriptan, erythromycin, everolimus, flecainide, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, lovastatin, simvastatin), lithium, narcotic pain relievers (eg, fentanyl), paclitaxel, quinazolines (eg, terazosin), quinidine, ranolazine, theophyllines, or tolvaptan because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Covera-HS
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Covera-HS may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Covera-HS?
Use Covera-HS as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Covera-HS is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Covera-HS at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Covera-HS. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Do not use Covera-HS if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
If you miss a dose of Covera-HS, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Covera-HS.
Can Covera-HS be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Covera-HS be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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