Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE is a Schedule H drug.Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. 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.
Usage
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Chest Pain, Heart ArrhythmiasFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Weakness (generalized), Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, FaintingCommon Side-Effects
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE : Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Constipation, Head HeadacheSerious Side-Effects
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE : Heart Failure, Ankles Swelling, Weight Gain, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Agitation, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow EyesRare Side-Effects
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Block, Sinus Node Disease, Hypotension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as:- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
- GROUP IV ANTIARRHYTHMICS / ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
Storage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
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