Cardizem 6060mg
Tablet
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cardizem 60. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Cardizem 60 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cardizem 60 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is no... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Cardizem 60 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cardizem 60 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cardizem 60 is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have a... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Cardizem 60 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardizem 60 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cardizem 60 is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as ... View More
Uses of Cardizem 60
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Arrhythmia
Side effects of Cardizem 60
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Nausea
- Rash
How to use Cardizem 60
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardizem 60 may be taken w... View More
How Cardizem 60 works
Cardizem 60 is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thereby widening the blood vessels and allowin... View More
- Dilzem 30 Tablet CR slows down the heartbeat and allows the blood vessels in the body to relax.
- This helps prevent angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease), certain abnormal heart rhythms, stroke and heart attack.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.... View More
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dilzem 30 Tablet CR as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Indication
Supraventricular tachycardia, Hypertension, Angina, Atrial fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrial flutter
Administration
May be taken with or without food. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. They should not be crushed or chewed
Adult Dose
Angina Conventional tablet: 30 mg PO q6hr; increased every 1 or 2 days until angina controlled (usually 180-360 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr); not to excee... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment Use caution
Contraindication
Sick-sinus syndrome; 2nd or 3rd ° AV block; porphyria. Severe congestive cardiac failure; marked bradycardia. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Diltiazem relaxes coronary vascular smooth muscles by inhibiting influx of calcium ions during depolarisation of the vascular smooth muscles and myocard... View More
Precaution
Elderly. Hepatic or renal impairment; impaired left ventricular function; prolonged AV periods; DM; hypotension. Avoid abrupt withdrawal and long-term u... View More
Side Effect
>10% Edema (2-15%),Headache (5-12%) 1-10% Dizziness (3-10%),AV block (2-8%),Peripheral edema (2-8%),Bradyarrhythmia (2-6%),Headache (1-5%),Hypotens... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; because of risk for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from diltiazem, a decision... View More
Interaction
Increased AV blocking effect w/ clonidine. May increase serum levels of statins (e.g. atorvastatin, lovastatin), carbamazepine, phenytoin. May increase ... View More
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