Usage And Safety
Side Effects
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): The accumulation of fluid in ankles, legs or arms (peripheral edema).Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Dizziness, headache , some disorder in the conduction of the heart, leading to arrhythmias (1st, 2nd or 3rd degree , heart block or bundle branch block), palpitations (palpitations) , flushing (sudden reddening of the face and neck, flush) , indigestion with fullness or pain in the stomach, belching, nausea, vomiting and heartburn (dyspepsia), stomach pain, constipation. , redness of the skin (erythema) , feeling unwell (malaise) , fatigue.Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Nervousness, sleeplessness (insomnia) , slow heart rate (bradycardia) , drop in blood pressure caused by a rapid rise from a sitting or lying position that sometimes in dizziness (orthostatic hypotension) , vomiting, diarrhea , increase in liver enzymes.
Drug Interactions
Lithium , nitrate derivatives, alpha-blockers, amiodarone, digoxin, beta blockers, antiarrhythmics , theophylline , carbamazepine , cyclosporine , benzodiazepines such as midazolam and triazolam , methylprednisolone , statins , rifampicin , cimetidine and ranitidine .
Indication
Diltiazem Hydrochloride used to: • Treat (long-term) and prevent angina pectoris • Treat mild to moderate high blood pressure .
When not to Use
Do not take Diltiazem Hydrochloride if you are allergic to diltiazem hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine . Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
Warnings
Warning 1
If you have impaired kidney or liver function, your doctor may want to monitor you by carrying out tests.
Warning 2
If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember. Then go on as before. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Warning 3
Diltiazem tablets/capsules may cause dizziness or tiredness, therefore make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
