Dilzem Retard 90 mg 30 tablets

Diltiazem hydrochloride is used to treat:

• Angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart).
• High blood pressure.

Do not take diltiazem hydrochloride:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have a heart problem called sick sinus syndrome (unless you have a pacemaker).
• If you have a problem with the heart's electrical conduction system called AV block.
• If your heart rate is slow.
• If you have low blood pressure.
• If you have recently had a heart attack or a clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism).

Warnings and Precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:

• If you have heart failure.
• If you have any heart problems.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have diabetes.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.

Serious side effects:

• Allergic reactions
• difficulty breathing
• severe rash
• bradycardia
• heart rate
• If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Other medicines and diltiazem hydrochloride:

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
• Diltiazem interacts with many medications, including:
• Dantrolene
• Ivabradine
• beta blockers
• Digoxin
• blood pressure medications
• Medications that affect your heartbeat
• Medications used for epilepsy
• Statins used to lower cholesterol
• Narcotic drugs
• lithium
• Rifampin
• Theophylline

How to take diltiazem hydrochloride:

• This property is intended for adults.
• Take this medication as directed by your doctor.
• Do not break or crush extended-release tablets.
• Swallow them whole.
• Take extended-release capsules with food.
• Angina pectoris: The usual dose is 60 mg - 120 mg twice daily or 200 mg once daily.
• High blood pressure: The usual dose is 60-120 mg twice daily or 200 mg once daily.
• Your doctor will adjust your dose if necessary.

How to store diltiazem hydrochloride:

• Store at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton.