Diltiazem
Also sold as: Cardizem, Herbesser
Prescription neededCalcium channel blockers
Comes as:TabletCapsule
Also sold as: Cardizem, Herbesser
Angina: standard tablets 60 mg three times a day. Long-acting forms: 90 to 180 mg twice a day or 180 to 360 mg once a day, depending on the product and as set by your doctor.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Diltiazem raises simvastatin levels and the risk of muscle damage; keep simvastatin at 10 mg or less.
Together they can slow the heart too much and lower blood pressure.
Together they can slow the heart too much and lower blood pressure.
Diltiazem raises digoxin levels and slows the heart further.
Together they can slow the heart too much and lower blood pressure.
Together they can slow the heart and lower blood pressure.