Cardizem Diltiazem hydrochloride Generic 30 mg 30 tabs

Cardizem® (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) 30 mg — 30 tablets

💊 Active Ingredient: Diltiazem Hydrochloride
📦 Presentation: Box of 30 tablets
🧠 Therapeutic Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (non-dihydropyridine)
🧭 Route of Administration: Oral

🎯 Indications:
Used in the treatment of:

❤️ High blood pressure (hypertension)
💓 Chronic stable angina and variant angina
🫀 Supraventricular arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation, tachycardia)

⚙️ Mechanism of Action:
🔒 Blocks slow calcium channels in cardiac and vascular smooth muscle
💤 Slows heart rate
⬇️ Lowers blood pressure
🫁 Enhances oxygen delivery to the heart

💊 Typical Dosage for Adults:

• Hypertension/Angina: 30 mg 3-4 times daily
  📈 Adjust according to response and tolerance
  🕒 Best taken at regular intervals

⚠️ Common Side Effects:
😴 Drowsiness or fatigue
🌀 Dizziness or lightheadedness
🧂 Fluid retention (ankle swelling)
💩 Constipation
❤️ Bradycardia (slow heart rate)

🚫 Contraindications:
⛔ 2nd or 3rd-degree AV block without pacemaker
⛔ Severe hypotension
⛔ Sick sinus syndrome
⛔ Severe ventricular dysfunction

📋 Precautions:
⚠️ Monitor blood pressure and heart rate
⚠️ Do not combine with beta-blockers without medical supervision
⚠️ Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed