GenRx Diltiazem CD

Generic Name: Diltiazem hydrochloride
Product Name: GenRx Diltiazem CD

• Indication of GenRx Diltiazem CD
• Action of GenRx Diltiazem CD
• Dose advice of GenRx Diltiazem CD
• Schedule of GenRx Diltiazem CD
• Common side effects of GenRx Diltiazem CD
• Uncommon side effects of GenRx Diltiazem CD

Indication of GenRx Diltiazem CD:

-Mild to moderate essential hypertension-Chronic stable angina

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Action 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.

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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.

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Schedule of GenRx Diltiazem CD:

S4

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Common side effects of GenRx Diltiazem CD:

-Oedema-Headache-Dizziness-Asthenia-First degree atrioventricular block-Bradycardia-Flushing-Nausea-Rash-Dyspepsia

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Uncommon side effects of GenRx Diltiazem CD:

-Cardiovascular - angina, arrythmia, atrioventricular block, bundle branch block, congestive heart failure, hypotension, syncope, tachycardia-Nervous system – depression, somnolence, insomnia, tinnitus, tremor, nervousness, paraethesia, dream abnormalities, amnesia, hallucinations and gait abnormalities-Gastrointestinal – anorexia, constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, vomiting, thirst, weight increase, mild elevations of liver function tests-Dermatological – petechiae, photosensitivity, pruritus, urticaria-Others – amblyopia, dyspnoea, epistaxis, hyperglycaemia, hyperuricaemia, impotence, eye irritation, nocturia, polyuria, creatine kinase increase

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For further information talk to your doctor.

Article Dates:

Created: 17/12/2004