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Diltiazem (Oral)
Treats high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). This medicine is a calcium channel blocker.
Brand Names:
Tiazac, Cardizem CD, Taztia XT, Cardizem LA, Dilacor XR, Cardizem, Cartia XT, Diltia XT, Cardizem SR
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to diltiazem or similar medicines (such as verapamil, Adalat®, Calan®, Lotrel®, Plendil®, Procardia®), or if you have very low blood pressure or certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.
Uses:
Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, 24 Hour Capsule, 12 Hour Capsule, Long Acting Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
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Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
If a dose is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
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Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
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Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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There are many other medicines that can interact with diltiazem. Make sure your doctor knows about ALL other medicines you are using. This includes over-the-counter medicines that can increase your blood pressure (such as diet pills, cold and allergy medicines, or asthma medicines).
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Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Warnings:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach problems.
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This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
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Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to use less and less before stopping it completely.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect)
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Fast, slow, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
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Skin rash
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Unusual tiredness or weakness
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Wheezing or trouble breathing
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Runny or stuffy nose
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Stomach discomfort
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