Cardizem
Indicated to manage hypertension to alleviate cardiac workload.
Strengths: 30 · 60 · 90 · 120 · 180mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Tildiem; Adizem
- Therapeutic class
Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Benzothiazepine
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to diltiazem; severe bradycardia; left ventricular failure
- Precautions and warnings
monitor heart rate regularly; use caution if history of heart block
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; flushing
- Moderate side effects
peripheral oedema; constipation; bradycardia
- Dosage forms
Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Indicated to manage hypertension to alleviate cardiac workload.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
beta-blockers; statin drugs
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Excreted in milk, consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
atrio-ventricular block — requires immediate medical attention; heart failure exacerbation — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle and slows heart rate by inhibiting calcium ion influx, which lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Cardizem
Indicated to manage hypertension to alleviate cardiac workload.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Diltiazem
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 270 tablets - 30 mg85-30-mg-2358
- 180 tablets - 60 mg85-60-mg-2364
- 90 tablets - 90 mg85-90-mg-2369