Normal extinction of species that occurs as a result of changes in local environmental conditions.
Verapamil Uses: An Overview. 1  High blood pressure (hypertension). 2  Chest pain (angina), including: 3  Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina or variant angina). 4  Unstable angina. 5  Chronic stable angina (exertional angina). 6  Certain irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), including: 7  Chronic atrial flutter.
Verapamil also can cause mildly abnormal liver tests that usually return to normal with discontinuation of the medication. Verapamil may reduce heart rate. Verapamil also can cause excessive lowering of blood pressure in rare instances. Verapamil can aggravate heart failure, especially in patients with poor function of their heart muscle.