Cardizem 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.05 (10 x 10: ৳ 505.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diltiazem hydrochloride |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylaxis and treatment of angina pectoris
- Management of hypertension
- Treatment of myocardial infarction
- Management of Raynaud's phenomenon
- Treatment of migraine
- Management of oesophageal motility disorder
Pharmacology
- Calcium channel antagonist
- Peripheral and coronary vasodilator
- Negative inotropic activity
- Inhibition of cardiac conduction
- Antianginal action
- Antiarrhythmic action
- Antihypertensive action
- High protein binding
- Rapid absorption
- Liver metabolism
- Bile excretion
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose of 60mg thrice daily for film-coated formulation
- Initial dose of 90mg or 120mg twice daily for sustained release formulation
- Dosage requirements vary between patients
- Dose adjustment for elderly and patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
Interaction
- Safe administration with short- or long-acting nitrates
- Caution 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
- GIT disturbances
- Oedema
- Hepatitis
- Depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefits justify risk to fetus
- Avoid breastfeeding while using diltiazem
Therapeutic Class
- Calcium-channel blockers
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep out of reach of children