GenRx Diltiazem CD
GenRx Diltiazem CD - Basic Information
- GN: Diltiazem hydrochloride
- Con: information not available
- Cla: information not available
Indication of GenRx Diltiazem CD:
-Mild to moderate essential hypertension-Chronic stable anginaAction of GenRx Diltiazem CD:
-Diltiazem is a slow calcium channel blocker. -It inhibits the influx of calcium ions during membrane depolarisation of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle.-Reduction in blood pressure is mediated by relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and resultant decrease in peripheral vascular resistance.Dose Advice of GenRx Diltiazem CD:
-Hypertension: Initial dose is 180-240 mg once daily. Maximum effect usually seen by 14 days of therapy. Dosage can be thus adjusted every 2 weeks. Maintenance dose is 240-360 mg/day.-Angina: Initial dose is 180 mg daily and maximum is 360 mg daily. Dose should be titrated over 7-14 days.Schedule of GenRx Diltiazem CD:
S4Common side effects of GenRx Diltiazem CD:
-Oedema-Headache-Dizziness-Asthenia-First degree atrioventricular block-Bradycardia-Flushing-Nausea-Rash-DyspepsiaUncommon side effects of GenRx Diltiazem CD:
-Cardiovascular - angina, arrythmia, atrioventricular block, bundle branch block, congestive heart failure, hypotension, syncope, tachycardia-Nervous systemGN: Diltiazem hydrochloride