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Brand Names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT, TiazacGeneric Name: diltiazem (Pronunciation: dil TYE a zem)
What is diltiazem (Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT, Tiazac)?Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels. Diltiazem is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders. Diltiazem may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Cardizem CD 120 mg turquoise, imprinted with Cardizem CD 120 mg Cardizem CD 180 mg blue/turquoise, imprinted with Cardizem CD 180 mg Cardizem CD 240 mg blue, imprinted with cardizem 240 mg Cardizem CD 300 mg blue/gray, imprinted with Cardizem CD 300 mg Cardizem LA 120 mg oblong, white, imprinted with B, 120, 120 MG Cardizem LA 180 mg oblong, white, imprinted with B, 180 Cardizem LA 240 mg oblong, white, imprinted with B, 240 Cardizem LA 360 mg oblong, white, imprinted with B, 360 Cardizem LA 420 mg oblong, white, imprinted with B, 420 MG Cartia XT 120 mg orange/white, imprinted with 120 mg, Andryx 597 Cartia XT 180 mg orange/yellow, imprinted with 180 mg, Andryx 598 Cartia XT 240 mg brown/orange, imprinted with 240 mg, Andryx 599 Cartia XT 300 mg orange, imprinted with 300 mg, Andryx 600 Dilacor XR 120 mg gold/white, imprinted with rpr DILACOR XR 120 mg Dilacor XR 180 mg per 24 hours-WAT beige/lavender, imprinted with 180 mg DILACOR XR Dilacor XR 180 mg orange/white, imprinted with W DILACOR XR 180 mg Dilacor XR 240 mg brown/white, imprinted with Logo DILACOR XR 240 mg Dilacor XR 240 mg-WAT blue/pink, imprinted with Logo DILACOR 240 mg Dilitazem 240 mg ER-EON green, imprinted with R-2578 Diltia XT 180 mg gray/white, imprinted with Andryx 549 180 mg Diltiazem 120 mg-24-MYL pink, imprinted with MYLAN 5220 Diltiazem 120 mg-MYL oblong, white, imprinted with M525 Diltiazem 120 mg-TEV oblong, orange, imprinted with 93 321 Diltiazem 180 mg-24-MYL pink/purple, imprinted with MYLAN 5280 Diltiazem 240 mg-24-MYL blue/pink, imprinted with MYLAN 5340 Diltiazem 30 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M 23 Diltiazem 30 mg-TEV round, peach, imprinted with 93 318 Diltiazem 60 mg-APH round, yellow, imprinted with BMS, 55 50 Diltiazem 60 mg-MYL round, yellow, imprinted with M 45 Diltiazem 60 mg-TEV round, orange, imprinted with 93 319 Diltiazem 90 mg ER-MYL pink/yellow, imprinted with MYLAN 6090 Diltiazem 90 mg-MYL oblong, white, imprinted with M135 Diltiazem 90 mg-TEV oblong, peach, imprinted with 93 320 Diltiazem 90 mg-WAT oblong, blue, imprinted with WATSON 777 Diltiazem CD 120 mg-APO white, imprinted with APO, 007 Diltiazem CD 180 mg-APO blue/white, imprinted with APO, 008 Diltiazem CD 240 mg-APO blue/white, imprinted with APO, 009 Diltiazem ER 120 mg-MYL pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6120 Diltiazem ER 120 mg-TEV green, imprinted with BVF 120 Diltiazem ER 180 mg-TEV dark green/light green, imprinted with BVF 180 Diltiazem ER 180 mg-WAT pink/white, imprinted with 180 mg WATSON 663 Diltiazem ER 240 mg-TEV green, imprinted with BVF 240 Diltiazem ER 300 mg-TEV green/white, imprinted with BVF 300 Diltiazem SR 120 mg-MYL pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6120 Diltiazem SR 60 mg-MYL pink/white, imprinted with MYLAN 6060 Diltiazem XR 120 mg-APO orange/white, imprinted with APO 014 Diltiazem XR 180 mg-APO orange/white, imprinted with APO 015 Diltiazem XR 240 mg-APO brown/white, imprinted with APO 016 Tiazac 120 mg purple, imprinted with Tiazac 120 Tiazac 180 mg turquoise/white, imprinted with Tiazac 180 Tiazac 240 mg green/purple, imprinted with Tiazac 240 Tiazac 300 mg blue/white, imprinted with Tiazac 300 Tiazac 360 mg green, imprinted with Tiazac 360 Tiazac 420 mg white, imprinted with Tiazac 420 What are the possible side effects of diltiazem?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
Less serious side effects may include:
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 diltiazem?Do not use this medication if you have certain heart conditions such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker), low blood pressure, or if you have recently had a heart attack. Before taking diltiazem, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or congestive heart failure. Diltiazem can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking diltiazem suddenly, your condition may become worse. Diltiazem may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. (Page 1 of 3) |
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Brand Names:
Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XT, Dilt-XR, Diltzac, Taztia XT, Tiazac
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The heart pumps blood into the arteries with enough force to push blood to the far reaches of each organ from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet. Blood pressure can be defined as the pressure of blood on the walls of the arteries as it circulates through the body. Blood pressure is highest as its leaves the heart through the aorta and gradually decreases as it enters smaller and smaller blood vessels (arteries, arterioles, and capillaries). Blood returns in the veins leading to the heart, aided by gravity and muscle contraction.
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is known as the "silent killer" since it has no initial symptoms but can lead to long-term disease and complications..
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