Dasav
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Cardizem?;Cardizem? CD;Cardizem? LA;Cartia XT?;Dilacor XR?;Dilt-CD;Dilt-XR;Diltia XT?;Diltzac;Matzim? LA;Taztia XT?;Tiazac?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Diltiaz CD?;Apo-Diltiaz SR?;Apo-Diltiaz TZ?;Apo-Diltiaz?;Apo-Diltiaz? Injectable;Ava-Diltiazem;Cardizem? CD;CO Diltiazem CD;CO Diltiazem T;Diltiazem HCl ER?;Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection;Diltiazem TZ;Diltiazem-CD;Nu-Diltiaz;Nu-Diltiaz-CD;PMS-Diltiazem CD;ratio-Diltiazem CD;Sandoz-Diltiazem CD;Sandoz-Diltiazem T;Teva-Diltiazem;Teva-Diltiazem CD;Teva-Diltiazem HCL ER Capsules;Tiazac?;Tiazac? XC
Uses
- It is used to treat a fast heartbeat.
- It is used to treat chest pain or pressure.
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to treat involuntary body movements.
- It is used to treat Raynaud's disease.
- Diltiazem calms blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.
Dosing
How to take
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Fast release:
- Take 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
- Long-acting products:
- Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Dilacor XR?, Dilt-XR, and Diltia XT?: Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Cardizem? CD, Cardizem? LA, Cartia XT?, Dilt-CD, and MatzimT LA: Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Tiazac? and Taztia XT?: You may sprinkle contents of capsule on soft food or liquid. Do not chew.
- Shot:
- It is given into a vein for a period of time.
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