Drug details

Vascor (bepridil)

type of Calcium Channel Blockers, Non-dihydropyridine

Vascor (bepridil hydrochloride) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain). The brand name Vascor is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• dizziness,
• constipation,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• upset stomach,
• unusual fatigue or tiredness,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia), or
• tremor (shaking)

The following drugs are related to Vascor, either as a replacement or used together:

• ReoPro (abciximab)
• Adalat CC (nifedipine)
• Adalat XL (nifedipine extended-release tablets)
• Norvasc (amlodipine besylate)
• Calan (verapamil hcl)
• Cardene I.V. (nicardipine hydrochloride)
• Cardene SR (nicardipine hydrochloride sustained release capsules)
• Covera-HS (verapamil)
• Tiazac (diltiazem hcl)
• Plendil (felodipine)
• Procardia (nifedipine)
• Sular (nisoldipine)
• Ranexa (ranolazine)
• Verelan PM (verapamil hydrochloride)

The following supplements are related to Vascor, and may be used together with the drug:

• Beer (s.)
• N-Acetyl Cysteine (s.)
• Terminalia (s.)
• Wine (s.)
• L-Arginine (s.)
• Propionyl-L-Carnitine (s.)