Generic Name : DILTIAZEM ABSTRACT – Diltiazem is a medication drug that is used to treat hypertensive blood pressure,...
Diltiazem
Diltiazem is a medication drug that is used to treat hypertensive blood pressure, angina and certain kinds of arrhythmia. This drug, classified under ‘Group IV antiarrhythmics’; works by relaxing the muscles in and around the heart, as well as the blood vessels. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker.
DOSAGE –
- Diltiazem is to be taken as directed by the doctors. Drug course is not to be terminated suddenly, but only when the doctor recommends so.
- The oral tablet/capsule is to be consumed whole. Infusions for this drug are also found, and are generally to be administered over 24 hours.
- General Adult Dosage available:
Oral tablet – 20mg, 60mg, 90mg, 120mg
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Swellings
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Mild rash
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Slow/irregular palpitations
- Light-headedness
- Difficulty breathing
- Nausea
- Upper stomach pain
- Discolored urine
- Severe skin reactions
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acebutolol
- Alfentanil
- Atenolol
- Amiodarone
- Betaxolol
- Bisoprolol
- Brexpiprazole
- Carbamazepine
- Carvedilol
- Colchicine
- Edoxaban
- Guanfacine
- Fentanyl
- Hydrocodone
- Labetalol
- Metoprolol
- Olaparib
- Pebutolol
- Oxycodone
- Tizanidine
- Suvorexant
- Venetoclax
Diltiazem has major interactions with 76 different drugs.
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Alfuzosin
- Aliskiren
- Amifostine
- Amoxapine
- Aspirin
- Astemizole
- Baclofen
- Buprenorphine
- Calcium carbonate
- Butalbital
- Clobazam
- Clarithromycin
- Codeine
- Cyclosporine
- Darunavir
- Dapsone
- Diclofenac
- Duvelisib
- Efavirenz
- Estazolam
- Ethotoin
- Etodolac
- Ketoprofen
- Triazolam
Diltiazem has moderate interactions with 446 different drugs.
PRECAUTIONS –
- Provide the doctor a detailed and accurate medical history prior to drug prescription. Notify especially in case of kidney/liver disease, congestive heart failure or the usage of beta blockers or digoxin.
- Do not consume this drug in case of serious heart conditions such as sick sinus syndrome or AV block, or in case of low blood pressure or recent fluid build-up within the lungs.
- Do not nurse while on drug course as Diltiazem may transfer through breast milk and harm a newborn baby.
- Provide the doctor with a detailed drug history before consuming Diltiazem. There are several drugs that may interact with Diltiazem to cause harm to the patient’s body – such as medications used in anesthesia, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers or statins.
- Cooperate with the full program that involves Diltiazem – a good diet and proper exercise for the drug to efficiently bring about results.
- Cooperate with frequent blood pressure tests to ensure regular blood pressure while on drug course.
- Avoid alcohol while on drug course.
- Avoid grapefruit while on drug course.
- Avoid consuming herbal supplements that may contain St. John’s wort while on drug course.
WARNINGS –
- Avoid complicated activities such as driving while on drug course, as Diltiazem can impair thinking reactions and may end up causing injuries.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Diltiazem overdose can be very fatal, including symptoms such as extremely slow heartbeat, severe chest pain, difficulty breathing or even fainting.
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