Diltiazem 30 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Diltiazem hydrochloride
Company	Albion laboratories limited
Also available as	Diltiazem 60 mg tablet

Indications

Prophylaxis and treatment of chronic stable and vasopastic angina pectoris
Management of hypertension
Myocardial infarction
Coronary artery spasm
Arrhythmias
Raynaud's phenomenon
Oesophageal motility disorder
Migraine

Pharmacology

Calcium channel antagonist
Peripheral and coronary vasodilator
Negative inotropic activity
Inhibition of cardiac conduction
Antianginal effect
Antiarrhythmic effect
Antihypertensive effect
Rapid absorption
High protein binding
Metabolism in the liver
Excretion through bile

Dosage & Administration

Usual dose of 60 mg thrice daily for film-coated formulation
Dosage may vary between individual patients
Starting dose of 60 mg twice daily for elderly and patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
Initial dose of 90 mg or 120 mg twice daily for sustained release formulation

Interaction

Safe administration with short- or long-acting nitrates
Caution and careful dosage titration when administered with other drugs affecting cardiac contractility or conduction

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug
Sick sinus syndrome
Second or third degree AV block
Severe hypertension
Acute myocardial infarction
Radiographically documented pulmonary congestion

Side Effects

Bradycardia
Sino-atrial block
Atrioventricular block
Hypertension
Malaise
Headache
Hot flushes
GIT disturbances
Oedema
Hepatitis
Depression

Pregnancy & Lactation

No adequate and controlled studies in pregnant women
Use during pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks
Distributed into breast milk
Alternative infant feeding recommended during therapy in nursing women

Therapeutic Class

Calcium-channel blockers

Storage Conditions

Keep out of reach of children
Store in a cool and dry place

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