DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE

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 Arrhythmias

Frequently 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: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of digestive problem, low blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn. Monitor electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate and blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking diltiazem. Avoid taking herbal supplements containing St. John’s wort at the same time you are taking diltiazem.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Weakness (generalized), Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE : Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Constipation, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE : Heart Failure, Ankles Swelling, Weight Gain, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Agitation, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease 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 Failure

Technical 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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