Cardizem Sr

Cardizem Sr Diltiazem 12hr Cap - Oral Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction and in controlling the electrical impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heart rates. Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure.

ALTERNATE NAMES Diltiazem Hcl

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cardizem Sr Diltiazem Hcl Uses Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction and in controlling the electrical impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heart rates. Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, slowed or irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, and slurred speech. Photos CARDIZEM SR CARDIZEM SR How To Use The capsule(s) may be taken without regard to meals twice daily or as directed. Swallow whole. Do not open, chew or crush the capsule. Do not stop taking Cardizem Sr suddenly without your doctor s permission. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Side Effects Cardizem Sr may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness. You may also experience bloating, heartburn, muscle cramps, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, sore throat, constipation or diarrhea. Inform your doctor if they become bothersome. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of the hands or feet, an irregular heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems, liver problems, lung diseases, allergies (especially drug allergies). Limit intake of alcohol while taking Cardizem Sr. Cardizem Sr should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Cardizem Sr is excreted into breast milk. If there is no alternative to using Cardizem Sr you should discontinue breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: cyclosporine, flecainide, beta-blockers (including eye drops), intravenous (IV) calcium, digoxin, lithium, disopyramide, high blood pressure medication, benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), buspirone, lovastatin, quinidine, rifampin, carbamazepine, cimetidine, St John s wort. Avoid any drugs that increase your heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are examples). These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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