Diltiazem

Brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia, DILT-CD, DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE, DILTZAC, Dilacor, Diltiazem HCl CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride, Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended Release, Diltiazem HydrochlorideExtended Release, Diltiazem hydrochloride, Matzim LA, TAZTIA, TIADYLT ER, TIAZAC, Tiazac Extended Release, diltiazem hydrochloride

Warnings

No boxed warning. Diltiazem is contraindicated in patients with "sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker," "second- or third-degree AV block" (without a pacemaker), "hypotension (less than 90 mm Hg systolic)," and acute myocardial infarction with pulmonary congestion documented by X-ray. Key warnings cover cardiac conduction abnormalities, including "second- or third-degree AV block" reported in a small percentage of patients, potential worsening of congestive heart failure in patients with ventricular dysfunction, and symptomatic hypotension.

Uses

Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for: - "Treatment of hypertension," alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medications - "Management of chronic stable angina" and "angina due to coronary artery spasm (vasospastic angina)"

Dosage forms & strengths

C42917 Capsule Capsule, Extended Release Tablet Tablet, Coated Tablet, Extended Release Tablet, Film Coated POWDER
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 120 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 180 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 240 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 30 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 300 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 360 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 420 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 60 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 90 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 120 mg FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE 300 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 180 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 240 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 30 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 300 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 360 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 420 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60 mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride 90 mg Diltiazem hydrochloride 120 mg Diltiazem hydrochloride 30 mg Diltiazem hydrochloride 60 mg diltiazem hydrochloride 120 mg diltiazem hydrochloride 180 mg diltiazem hydrochloride 240 mg diltiazem hydrochloride 300 mg diltiazem hydrochloride 360 mg diltiazem hydrochloride 420 mg DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 1 g/g

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Side effects

In placebo-controlled trials, the most frequently reported adverse reactions were "headache" (5.4%), "bradycardia" (3.3%), "first-degree AV block" (3.3%), "dizziness" (3.0%), and "edema" (2.6%). Other reported effects include flushing, nausea, and asthenia; rare but serious events reported in postmarketing experience include AV block and allergic skin reactions.

Official source

DailyMed