Typical Brand Names: Cardizem Generic Names: Diltiazem Other Names: Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT, Tiazac Classification: Cardio and Blood

(These are common indications for Cardizem. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

Generic Name	Brand Name	Qty	Price
Diltiazem 60mg	Cardizem 60mg	30	$44.40
Diltiazem SR 90mg	Cardizem SR 90mg	30	$52.33
Diltiazem 60mg	Cardizem 60mg	60	$66.80
Diltiazem SR 90mg	Cardizem SR 90mg	60	$82.67
Diltiazem 60mg	Cardizem 60mg	90	$89.20
Diltiazem SR 90mg	Cardizem SR 90mg	90	$113.00

What is the most important information I should know about Cardizem:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Cardizem may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking your medication, your condition could become worse.

Follow any diet or exercise recommendations for your condition.

Do not open, break, crush, or chew any extended-release forms of Cardizem such as Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT, Diltia XT, or Dilacor XR. Swallow them whole.

What is Cardizem:
Cardizem is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Cardizem relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for your heart to pump and reduces the workload on it.

Cardizem is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), to treat angina (chest pain), and to slow unusually fast heartbeats.

Cardizem may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Take Cardizem:
Take Cardizem exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not open, break, crush, or chew any extended-release forms of Cardizem such as Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT, Diltia XT, or Dilacor XR. Swallow them whole.

If swallowing is difficult, the Tiazac capsules may be opened and the contents sprinkled onto a spoonful of applesauce. The applesauce should be swallowed immediately, without chewing, and followed with a glass of water to ensure complete swallowing of the capsule contents. The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to enable swallowing without chewing. The mixture must be consumed immediately and not stored for later use.

Dilacor XR and Diltia XT should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach.

It is important to take Cardizem regularly to get the most benefit.

Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking the medication, your condition could become worse.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, or other medical evaluations during treatment with Cardizem to monitor progress and side effects.

Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Cardizem overdose include dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.

What should I avoid while taking Cardizem:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Cardizem may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Cardizem.

Follow any recommendations your doctor makes about diet or exercise.

Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Cardizem and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:

1. an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
2. unusually fast or slow heartbeats;
3. severe dizziness or fainting;
4. abnormal behavior or psychosis;
5. jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
6. swelling of the legs or ankles.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Cardizem and talk to your doctor if you experience

1. fatigue or tiredness;
2. headache;
3. flushing (redness);
4. insomnia and vivid dreams;
5. nausea, diarrhea, or constipation;
6. difficulty urinating;
7. numbness;
8. a rash.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Storage:
Store Cardizem at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What other drugs will affect Cardizem:
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

1. other medicines to treat the same or another heart condition;
2. cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
3. cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
4. carbamazepine (Tegretol);
5. digoxin (Lanoxin);
6. midazolam (Versed) or triazolam (Halcion);
7. rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) or rifabutin (Mycobutin).

You may not be able to take Cardizem, or you may require a dosage adjustment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Talk to your doctor about consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while you are taking Cardizem. Cardizem can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice and the interaction may have dangerous effects.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Cardizem or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

What does my medication look like:
Cardizem is available with a prescription generically and under the brand names Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Diltia XT, and Dilacor XR. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

1. Cardizem CD 120 mg - light-turquoise-blue capsules
2. Cardizem CD 180 mg - light-turquoise-blue/blue capsules
3. Cardizem CD 240 mg - blue capsules
4. Cardizem CD 300 mg - light-gray/blue capsules
5. Cardizem LA 120 mg - white, capsule-shaped tablets
6. Cardizem LA 180 mg - white, capsule-shaped tablets
7. Cardizem LA 240 mg - white, capsule-shaped tablets
8. Cardizem LA 300 mg - white, capsule-shaped tablets
9. Cardizem LA 360 mg - white, capsule-shaped tablets
10. Cardizem LA 420 mg - white, capsule-shaped tablets
11. Cardizem SR 60 mg - ivory/brown capsules
12. Cardizem SR 90 mg - gold/brown capsules
13. Cardizem SR 120 mg - caramel/brown capsules
14. Cardizem 30 mg - round, green tablets
15. Cardizem 60 mg - round, yellow, scored tablets
16. Cardizem 90 mg - oblong, green, scored tablets
17. Cardizem 120 mg - oblong, yellow, scored tablets
18. Cartia XT 120 mg - orange and white capsule
19. Cartia XT 180 mg - orange and yellow capsule
20. Cartia XT 240 mg - orange and brown capsule
21. Cartia XT 300 mg - orange capsule
22. Dilacor XR 120 mg - white capsules with gold caps
23. Dilacor XR 180 mg - white capsules with orange caps
24. Dilacor XR 240 mg - brown cap/white body capsules
25. Diltia XT 120 mg - white capsules/white body
26. Diltia XT 180 mg - gray capsule/white body
27. Diltia XT 240 mg - gray capsule/gray body

Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed

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