contraindications CARDIZEM is contraindicated in (1) patients with sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker, (2) patients with
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching /swelling (especially of the face/ tongue /throat), severe
Patients with second- or
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain
Do not chew or crush the tablet
Diltiazem hydrochloride is contraindicated in (1) patients with sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker, (2) patients with second- or third-degree AV block except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker, (3) patients with hypotension (less than 90 mm Hg
Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in US labeling): Pregnancy; use in women of childbearing potential; “Stability of Baclofen, Captopril, Diltiazem Hydrochloride, Dipyridamole, and Flecainide Acetate in Extemporaneously Compounded Oral Liquids,” Am J Health Syst Pharm, 1996, 53(18):2179-84
In overdose, the dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers cause severe hypotension secondary to profound peripheral vasodilatation
It could beat too fast, too slow, not hard enough, too Diltiazem (Oral Route) In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do
Dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, nausea, flushing, constipation, and headache may occur
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Capsules Extended-release (24 hours) Taztia XT (24 hours) Actavis
To Extended-release tablets with 120 mg, 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg, or 420 mg diltiazem hydrochloride per tablet
Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to diltiazem or similar medicines
7 to 4
Sick sinus syndrome or 2 nd - or 3 rd-degree AV block (unless paced)
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
CONTRAINDICATIONS
12 hour modified Dilacor XR and Diltia XT: 180–240 mg daily PO as needed; up to 480 mg has been used