healthsense Diltiazem



 
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healthsense Diltiazem - Basic Information

 

Indication of healthsense Diltiazem:

Diltiazem is used in the treatment of moderate to severe angina due to atherosclerotic disease of the coronary arteries disease or coronary artery spasm.

Action of healthsense Diltiazem:

Diltiazem acts by inhibiting the flow of calcium ions into the smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels and causes them to dilate. This prevents spasming and narrowing of the coronary arteries.Diltiazem also increases the amount of exercise that a patient can do by reducing oxygen demand of the heart and increasing the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Diltiazem reduces the heart rate and also lowers the blood pressure.

Dose Advice of healthsense Diltiazem:

Initial patients are given 30mg of Diltiazem 4 times a day, before meals and at bedtime. This dose may be gradually increased by a doctor until they feel its effect has been maximised The maximum dose that can be given in a day is 360 mg.

Schedule of healthsense Diltiazem:

S4

Common side effects of healthsense Diltiazem:

Swelling of the anklesHeadache Nausea Dizziness and lightheadednessRashWeakness Hives

Uncommon side effects of healthsense Diltiazem:

AnginaAbnormal heart rhythmsProblems with electrical conduction in the heartSlowed or increased heart rateFlushingLow blood pressureHeart palpitationsFaintingAbnormal dreamsInsomniaConstipationDiarrhoeaDry mouthRefluxWeight increaseShortness of breathNose bleedsEye irritationImpotenceMuscle crampsIncreased urination


GN: Diltiazem hydrochloride