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.
Concurrent use of verapamil with a beta blocker (another class of medications that slow heart rate) can cause profound and dangerous reductions in heart rate. Verapamil can raise the levels of some drugs in blood including digoxin , theophylline , cyclosporin, and carbamazepine .