Diltiazem HCL CD

Uses of Diltiazem HCL CD

Diltiazem hydrochloride is a calcium ion cellular influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and is indicated for the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasm.

Precautions and Warnings

Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD is contraindicated in patients with sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker,  patients with second- or third-degree AV block except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker,  patients with hypotension (less than 90 mm Hg systolic), patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug, and patients with acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary congestion documented by x-ray on admission.

Dosage

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Side Effects:

Common side effects

• body aches or pain
• congestion
• cough
• dryness or soreness of the throat
• fever
• hoarseness
• runny nose
• tender or swollen glands in the neck
• trouble swallowing
• voice changes