596 Pill — BLUE;GRAY CAPSULE, 21mm — Diltiazem

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Imprint	596
Colour	BLUE;GRAY
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	21
Strength	DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 180 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Extended Release
Manufacturer	Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
NDC	68382-596
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE[DILTIAZEM]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "596" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Diltiazem

Uses and 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.

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)"

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596 Pill — BLUE;GRAY CAPSULE, 21mm — Diltiazem

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