Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Diltiazem Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Diltiazem Hydrochloride; Generic name: DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: A-S Medication Solutions.
| Brand name | Diltiazem Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | A-S Medication Solutions |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medications. Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules are indicated for the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasm. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients controlled on diltiazem alone or in combination with other medications may be switched to Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules at the nearest equivalent total daily dose. Higher doses of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules may be needed in some patients. Monitor patients closely. Subsequent titration to higher or lower doses may be necessary. There is limited general clinical experience with doses above 360 mg, but doses to 540 mg hav |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Cardiac Conduction: Diltiazem hydrochloride prolongs AV node refractory periods without significantly prolonging sinus node recovery time, except in patients with sick sinus syndrome. This effect may rarely result in abnormally slow heart rates (particularly in patients with sick sinus syndrome) or second- or third-degree AV block (13 of 3290 patients or 0.40%). Concomitant use of diltiazem with beta-blockers or digitalis may result in additive effects on cardiac conduction. A patient w |
| Active ingredient(s) | DILTIAZEM HCL |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=090aa3a9-910e-4f96-b748-783109aa96e6 |