Patient Leaflet Updated 26-Oct-2016 | Mylan
Securon I.V.
Securon® IV 2.5 mg/ml aqueous solution for intravenous injection
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you receive Securon IV
1. What is Securon IV and what is it used for?
2. What should you know before receiving Securon IV?
3. How will you receive Securon IV?
4. Possible side effects
5. How should Securon IV be stored?
6. Further information about Securon IV
Securon IV belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers; its active ingredient is verapamil hydrochloride. Securon IV is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms such as an irregular or rapid heart rate.
If the answer to any of the following questions is 'YES' please tell your doctor or pharmacist BEFORE receiving Securon IV:
Your doctor will monitor you closely if:
Verapamil may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery, you MUST check with your doctor before you do so.
This is particularly important if you have had prolonged intravenous therapy or if you have switched to oral (tablet) treatment.
Please discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding.
Do NOT drink grapefruit juice whilst taking Securon IV as it can effect the absorption of this medicine. This does not occur with other fruit juices such as orange, apple or tomato juice.
Securon IV is given to you by injection into a vein (Intravenously). This will be carried out by a doctor.
The dose will vary according to your condition this will be decided by the doctor. The medical team in the hospital may monitor your blood pressure and ECG (The electrical activity of the heart) throughout your treatment. The usual doses are as follows
5-10 mg by slow intravenous injection over a period of 2 minutes.
In elderly patients, the injection may be given at a slower rate.
If necessary, an extra 5 mg may be injected after 5 to 10 minutes.
0-1 Year: 0.1 to 0.2 mg per kg bodyweight
1-15 years: 0.1 to 0.3 mg per kg bodyweight
The injection may be repeated after 30 minutes, if necessary.
As with all medicines, Securon IV can cause side effects. Securon IV affects the rhythm of the heart, but may also slow down the heart rate and cause a drop in blood pressure in some patients.
The medical team will therefore monitor you closely during your treatment.
Other side effects with verapamil include flushing of the face or neck, sweating, headaches, tiredness, seizures, dizziness, vertigo, nervousness, movement disorders, abnormal discomfort, nausea, abdominal pain or vomiting.
Other side effects may sometimes occur with long-term verapamil treatment. Tell your doctor if you develop swollen gums which spread over your teeth, or (in males) if your breasts swell. These effects are very rare and resolve on stopping treatment.
If you experience any other unusual symptoms after you have received Securon IV, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Do not store above 30°C and protect from light. The doctor or nurse will check that the expiry date on the label has not passed before you are given the injection. It should NOT be used after the expiry date printed on the label.
Each ampoule of injection solution contains 2.5 mg per ml verapamil hydrochloride in water for injections and sodium chloride, with hydrochloric acid as pH adjuster.
The product is available in 2 ml ampoules, each containing 5 mg of verapamil hydrochloride.
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This leaflet was last revised in August 2016.
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