Generic Name
Diltiazem HclPacks Price
- Tab 30 mg (020569): 30: 142.36: 167.49
- Tab 60 mg (011405): 30: 258.84: 304.
- Tab Sr 180mg: 15: 446.49: 525.
- Tab RTD 90mg: 232.96: 274.08
Dilzem
Therapeutic Group
Calcium Channel BlockersIndication Dosage
Prophylaxis And Treatment Of Angina:
- Adult: Initially 60 Mg 3 Times A Day, Adjusted According To Response; Maximum 360 Mg Per Day. Alternately, 90 Mg Sr Tab/cap Twice Daily; Increased If Necessary To 180 Mg Twice Daily
- Elderly: Initially 60 Mg Twice Daily, Adjusted According To Response; Maximum 360 Mg Per Day. Alternately, 90 Mg Sr Tab/cap Twice Daily
Mild To Moderate Hypertension:
- Adult: 120 Mg Sr Tab/cap Twice Daily, Dose Form Not Appropriate For Initial Dose Titration
Content
- Tab 30mg /60mg: Diltiazem Hci 30mg /60mg.
- Retard Tab /Cap 90mg: Diltiazem Hci 90mg.
- Sr Tab 60mg /90mg /120mg /180mg: Diltiazem Hci 60mg /90mg /120mg /180mg
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Calcium-channel Blockers
Contra Indications
- Acute Porphyria, Left Ventricular Failure With Pulmonary Congestion, Severe Bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, 2nd Or 3rd Degree Av Block, Uncontrolled Cardiac Failure
Precautions
- Acute Porphyria, Left Ventricular Failure With Pulmonary Congestion, Severe Bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, 2nd Or 3rd Degree Av Block, Uncontrolled Cardiac Failure
Lactation
- Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Asthenia
- Av Block
- Bradycardia
- Dizziness
- Gi Disturbances
- Headache
- Hot Flushes
- Hypotension
- Malaise
- Oedema (notably Of Ankles)
- Palpitation
- Sino-atrial Block
- Fatigue
- Gum Hyperplasia
- Changes In Liver Function
- Depression
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Gum Hyperplasia
- Gynaecomastia
- Hepatitis.
- Rare: Erythema Multiforme
- Exfoliative Dermatitis
- Photosensitivity
- Rashes
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif