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Brand Names: Tarka

Generic Name: trandolapril and verapamil (Pronunciation: tran DOL a pril and ver AP a mil)

• What is trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• What are the possible side effects of trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• What is the most important information I should know about trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• How should I take trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Tarka)?
• What happens if I overdose (Tarka)?
• What should I avoid while taking trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• What other drugs will affect trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?

Trandolapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

The combination of trandolapril and verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Trandolapril and verapamil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of trandolapril and verapamil (Tarka)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• anxiety, sweating, pale skin, severe shortness of breath, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus;
• chest pain, fast, slow, or uneven heart rate; or
• fever, upper stomach pain, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• cough;
• headache;
• runny or stuffy nose, sore throat;
• constipation, diarrhea;
• dizziness;
• back pain;
• joint pain; or
• nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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

You should not use this medicine if you have certain serious heart problems, or if you are allergic to trandolapril (Mavik) or similar medicines such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), or ramipril (Altace).

There are many other drugs that can interact with trandolapril and verapamil. Tell your doctor about all medications you use.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

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