ANGIZEM CD (Cardizem XL /Tildiem/ Tiazac / Diltiazem)180mg – 100 tablet

$91.90

Each Angizem CD contains 180 mg of Diltiazem with 100 tablets used to control hypertension, blood pressure and managing angina.

ATC Classification: C08DB01
Active Ingrediant: Diltiazem
Generic Name: ANGIZEM CD
Manufacturer: Sun Pharma
Strength: 180mg
Dosage Type: Capsule
Packaging Type: Foil
Contains: 100 Cap

Diltiazem Information


Pronunciation

dil TYE a zem

 

What is this drug used for?

• It is used to treat high blood pressure.

• It is used to treat a type of long-term chest pain (stable chest pain) in some people.

• It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heartbeats.

• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

Frequently reported side effects of this drug

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Loss of strength and energy

• Injection site irritation

Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:

• Liver problems like dark urine, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes

• Severe dizziness

• Passing out

• Slow heartbeat

• Abnormal heartbeat

• Heart problems like cough or shortness of breath that is new or worse, swelling of the ankles or legs, abnormal heartbeat, weight gain of more than five pounds in 24 hours, dizziness, or passing out

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in mouth, throat, nose, or eyes

• Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Cardizem may be confused with Cardene, Cardene SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, cortisone

Cartia XT may be confused with Procardia XL

DilTIAZem may be confused with Calan, diazePAM, Dilantin

Tiazac may be confused with Tigan, Tiazac XC [CAN], Ziac

High alert medication:

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes this medication (IV formulation) among its list of drug classes which have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error.

Administration issues:

Significant differences exist between oral and IV dosing. Use caution when converting from one route of administration to another.

International issues:

Cardizem [US, Canada, and multiple international markets] may be confused with Cardem brand name for celiprolol [Spain]

Cartia XT [US] may be confused with Cartia brand name for aspirin [multiple international markets]

Dipen [Greece] may be confused with Depen brand name for penicillamine [US]; Depin brand name for nifedipine [India]; Depon brand name for acetaminophen [Greece]

Tiazac: Brand name for dilTIAZem [US, Canada], but also the brand name for pioglitazone [Chile]

 

Storage and Stability

Capsule, tablet: Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Protect from light. Avoid excessive heat (>30°C) and humidity.

Solution for injection: Store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F); do not freeze. May be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month. Following dilution to ≤1 mg/mL with D51/2NS, D5W, or NS, solution is stable for 24 hours at room temperature (15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) or under refrigeration).

Solution reconstituted, intravenous (ADD-Vantage): Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); do not freeze. Following reconstitution, solution is stable for 24 hours at room temperature or under refrigeration (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]).

 

Adverse Reactions

Cardiovascular: Angina pectoris, bradycardia, bundle branch block, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac failure, complete atrioventricular block, ECG abnormality, edema, extrasystoles, first-degree atrioventricular block, hypotension, lower extremity edema, palpitations, peripheral edema, second degree atrioventricular block, syncope, tachycardia, vasodilation, ventricular premature contractions

Central nervous system: Abnormal dreams, abnormal gait, amnesia, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, hallucination, headache, insomnia, nervousness, pain, paresthesia, personality changes

Dermatologic: Pruritus, skin photosensitivity, skin rash

Endocrine & metabolic: Albuminuria, gout, gynecomastia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, increased lactate dehydrogenase, increased thirst, weight gain

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal enlargement, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, dysgeusia, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia

Genitourinary: Crystalluria, impotence, nocturia, sexual difficulty

Hematologic & oncologic: Petechia

Hepatic: Hepatic injury, increased serum alanine aminotransferase, increased serum alkaline phosphatase, increased serum aspartate transaminase, increased serum bilirubin

Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reaction

Infection: Infection

Local: Burning sensation at injection site, itching at injection site

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Asthenia, increased creatine phosphokinase in blood specimen, muscle cramps, myalgia, neck stiffness, osteoarthritis, tremor

Ophthalmic: Amblyopia, conjunctivitis, eye irritation

Otic: Tinnitus

Renal: Polyuria

Respiratory: Bronchitis, cough, dyspnea, epistaxis, flu-like symptoms, paranasal sinus congestion, pharyngitis, rhinitis

Rare: Atrial flutter, chest pain, sinus node dysfunction, urticaria, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia

Postmarketing: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, alopecia, angioedema, asystole, cutaneous lupus erythematosus (Crowson 1995; Srivastava 2003), erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, extrapyramidal reaction, gingival hyperplasia, hemolytic anemia, hypersensitivity angiitis, leukopenia, myopathy, prolonged bleeding time, purpuric disease, retinopathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, thrombocytopenia, toxic epidermal necrolysis

Additional information

Active Ingrediant

Generic Name

Alternate Names

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Strength

Dosage Type

Packaging Type

Brand

Sun Pharma

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “ANGIZEM CD (Cardizem XL /Tildiem/ Tiazac / Diltiazem)180mg – 100 tablet”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *