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Diltiazem 24 hour sustained action capsule - oral

(dill-tie-uh-zem)

common brand names: Cardizem CD

Simular Drugs : Cardizem, Cardizem, Cardizem Cd, Cardizem LA, Cardizem Sr

Cardizem Cd Usage: Diltiazem is calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction & in controlling electrical impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, diltiazem relaxes & widens blood vessels & can normalize heartbeats. Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure.

Cardizem Cd canbe used also for: this med may also be used to treat irregular heartbeats.

How to use Cardizem Cd: capsules may be taken without regard to meals 1 time daily in morning. Swallow whole. do not open, chew or crush capsule. don't stop taking this drug suddenly with-out your doctor's permission. you're dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Cardizem Cd side effects: this drug may cause dizziness & lightheadedness especially during the first few days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down for while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust & minimize dizziness. You may also experience bloating, heartburn, muscle cramps, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, sore throat, constipation, or diarrhea. Inform your pharmacist if they become bothersome. Notify your physician if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling about the hands or feet, an irregular heartbeat. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact you're healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Cardizem Cd Precautions: Tell your physician you're medical history, especially: heart disease, liver disease, lung disease, any allergies. Limit intake of alcohol while taking this drug. this tablet should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your pharmacist. this medication is excreted into breast milk. If there is no alternative to using this drug you should discontinue breast-feeding. Consult some your physician before breast-feeding.

Cardizem Cd drug interactions: Tell your physician of all prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: cyclosporine, flecainide, beta-blockers (including eye drops), intravenous (IV) calcium, digoxin, lithium, disopyramide, high blood pressure drug, benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), buspirone, lovastatin, quinidine, rifampin, carbamazepine, cimetidine, St John's wort. Avoid any drugs that increase you're heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine & phenylpropanolamine are examples). These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products. don't start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Cardizem Cd Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, slowed or irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, & slurred speech.

Cardizem Cd special notes: do not share this product with others.

If you missed Cardizem Cd dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; don't take if It's almost time for following dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Cardizem Cd Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight & moisture.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Diltiazem 24 Hour Sustained Action Capsule