Diltiazem is sold under the brand name Cardizem. It is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias. It may also be used for hyperthyroidism if beta-blockers cannot be used. Diltiazem is given orally or by injection into the veins.
Diltiazem is used to prevent pain in the chest (angina). It may help increase your exercise ability and decrease how often angina attacks occur. It is referred to as a calcium channel blocker.
Diltiazem works by relaxing blood vessels in your body and heart, lowering your heart rate. Blood can flow more easily, and your heart will work less hard to pump blood.
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Book an Appointment| Diltiazem | Digoxin |
|---|---|
| Diltiazem is sold under the brand name Cardizem | Digoxin is sold under the brand name Lanoxin |
| Formula: C22H26N2O4S | Formula: C41H64O14 |
| Diltiazem is used to prevent pain in the chest (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often angina attacks may occur. | Digoxin is a medication used in the treatment of various heart conditions. |
| Drug class: nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker | Digoxin belongs to the class of medicines that is called digitalis glycosides. |
Diltiazem is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, it helps prevent future heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. It is also used to prevent chest pain caused by angina and Raynaud's phenomenon
A few side effects are -
Adults at first, 180 to 240 milligrams (mg) once a day, in the morning or at bedtime. Your doctor might suggest a dose if necessary. For Children, Use and dose should be determined by your doctor only.
If it continues long, the heart and arteries may not function correctly. Diltiazem might damage the blood vessels in the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.
Diltiazem (Verapamil) has no data indicating sleep disturbance. Although sleep disturbance is identified as a potentially adverse effect on verapamil labeling the product, it is not known to have a common side effect occurring in less than 1% of the patients treated.
Calcium channel blockers diltiazem (Cardizem) and Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin) are effective for initial ventricular control in patients with atrial fibrillation. These agents are administered intravenously at bolus doses until the ventricular rate is slower.
Diltiazem controls high blood pressure and pain in the chest (angina) but does not cure it. It can take up to 2 weeks before you feel the full benefit of Diltiazem.
Hypotension (low blood pressure) may occur while you are taking Diltiazem. Check with your doctor immediately if you have the following symptoms: Blurred vision, confusion, severe dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when you get up from a lying or sitting position suddenly, sweating, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
If it continues long, the heart and arteries may not function correctly. It can lead to damage in the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.
No adverse effects on urinalysis, hematological values, protein, lipid and glucose metabolism, renal or hepatic function, or electrolyte function have been observed for long-term administration of Diltiazem. It is therefore concluded that diltiazem hydrochloride can be administered safely to patients with hypertension for a long period.
Diltiazem may cause an increase in blood sugar levels, and glucose tolerance may vary. People with diabetes may find it necessary to monitor their blood sugar more frequently while taking this medicine.
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