What is diltiazem hydrochloride used for?
Descriptions. Diltiazem is used alone or together with other medicines to treat angina (severe chest pain) or hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
What is diltiazem used for and side effects?
What is diltiazem? 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.
What is the difference between diltiazem and diltiazem hydrochloride?
These medicines both contain an active ingredient called diltiazem hydrochloride. The difference between these is that Cardizem CD is designed to release the active ingredient slowly so that it works over 24 hours and can be taken once a day (CD stands for “controlled delivery”).
What are the side effects of diltiazem hydrochloride?
Common side effects
- swollen hands, ankles or feet.
- headaches.
- feeling dizzy and lightheaded.
- feeling tired, weak and generally unwell.
- feeling hot (flushing) and redness of the skin.
- itching or burning on the skin where you use the cream or ointment.
- stomach pain, indigestion and constipation.
When should you not take diltiazem?
Stop taking diltiazem and call a doctor straight away if you get: severe pain in your stomach. yellow skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow – this can be a sign of liver problems.
How long does it take for diltiazem to start working?
Diltiazem controls high blood pressure and chest pain (angina) but does not cure them. It may take up to 2 weeks before you feel the full benefit of diltiazem.
What are the most common side effects of diltiazem?
What are the worst side effects of dilTIAZem?
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Cardizem including:
- fainting,
- slow/irregular/pounding/fast heartbeat,
- swelling of ankles or feet,
- shortness of breath,
- unusual tiredness,
- unexplained or sudden weight gain,
- mental/mood changes (such as depression, agitation), or.
- unusual dreams.
What is the chemical name for tiazac?
Tiazac® (diltiazem hydrochloride) is a calcium ion cellular influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride is 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4 (5H)-one, 3- (acetyloxy)-5- [2- (dimethylamino)ethyl]-2, 3-dihydro-2- (4-methoxyphenyl)-, monohydrochloride, (+)-cis-.
What happens if you have an allergic reaction to tiazac?
Your reactions could be impaired. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Tiazac ( hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
How should I take tiazac extended-release capsules?
Take Tiazac extended-release capsules exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.
What are the doses of diltiazem hydrochloride in tiazac capsules?
Tiazac capsules contain diltiazem hydrochloride in extended-release beads at doses of 120, 180, 240, 300, 360 and 420 mg.