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Drug Guide    D   dilacor Xr

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dilacor Xr

Dilacor Xr
Diltiazem Xr Tab In 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 heartbeats. Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Diltiazem Hcl, Diltiazem Er, Diltiazem Xr, Diltia Xt

 
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Avg Consumer Rating 3 out of 5
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Overview Photos How To Use Side Effects Precautions Missed Dose Drug Interactions

dilacor Xr
Diltiazem Hcl, Diltiazem Er, Diltiazem Xr, Diltia Xt

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 heartbeats. 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
DILACOR XR
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Dilacor XR (diltiazem) 120 mg/24
Dilacor XR (diltiazem) 120 mg/24
Dilacor XR (diltiazem) 180 mg/24
Dilacor XR (diltiazem) 180 mg/24
Dilacor XR (diltiazem) 240 mg/24
Dilacor XR (diltiazem) 240 mg/24

How To Use
  • The capsule should be taken on an empty stomach once daily in the morning.
  • Swallow whole.
  • Do not open, chew or crush the capsule.
  • Do not stop taking Dilacor Xr suddenly without your doctor s permission.
  • Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Side Effects
  • Dilacor Xr 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 if you have: heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, allergies (especially drug allergies).
  • Avoid alcohol while taking Dilacor Xr.
  • Dilacor Xr has not been extensively studied in pregnant or nursing women.
  • Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or 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, lithium, beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol), intravenous (IV) calcium, timolol ophthalmic, digoxin, disopyramide, high blood pressure medication, benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), buspirone, lovastatin, quinidine, carbamazepine, rifampin, 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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User Medicine Opinions for dilacor Xr
Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 74
Time Taken: 8 months

Reason: Irrigular heartbeat Date: 8 September 2006
Side Effects
Low energy- problem walking for more than a few minutes. hard to go up stairs

Additional Thoughts
It worked immediately.

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