Diltiazem
Information about Diltiazem
Diltiazem Uses
Diltiazem is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Addison's disease.
How Diltiazem works
Diltiazem is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Common side effects of Diltiazem
Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Edema (swelling)
Available Medicine for Diltiazem
Dilzem CDTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹107 to ₹2934 variant(s)
DilzemTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹17 to ₹1566 variant(s)
Angizem CDSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹107 to ₹1952 variant(s)
CremagelAbbott L
₹1901 variant(s)
DiltigesicTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1711 variant(s)
DilcontinModi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹54 to ₹2484 variant(s)
Angizem DPSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹63 to ₹1783 variant(s)
ChannelMicro Labs Ltd
₹26 to ₹1165 variant(s)
AngizemSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹26 to ₹2594 variant(s)
Expert advice for Diltiazem
- Diltiazem slows down the heartbeat and allows the blood vessels in the body to relax.
- This helps prevent angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease), certain abnormal heart rhythms, stroke and heart attack.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Diltiazem as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.