Paper I
2022 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min
Question
Verapamil
Q111 marksShort Answers
Answer
Uses: Hypertension; Supraventricular tachycardia (rate control in atrial fibrillation/flutter)
Adverse effects: Constipation; Bradycardia/AV block (avoid combining with beta-blockers)
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