General Information on Cardizem CD
Cardizem CD is used to treat specific types of angina (chest pain), heart rhythm disorders, and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat poor blood circulation in the toes and fingers (Raynaud's phenomenon) and tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the face, tongue, lips and trunk).
Cardizem CD is a part of treatment to manage your blood pressure. Your doctor may prescribe other drugs along with it. He/she may also recommend a diet and exercise regime as part of your treatment.
Diltiazem hydrochloride, the main active ingredient in Cardizem, belongs to the family of calcium channel blockers. It relaxes the blood vessels, which helps the blood flow more easily, leading to decrease in blood pressure.
Cardizem CD is available in the form of a capsule (controlled release form). It is available in different concentrations starting from 80mg. The higher concentrations of the drug are available in increments of 20mg such as 100mg and 120mg, up to 500mg. This medication is a prescription drug, so you should buy Cardizem CD only if it is recommended by your doctor.
Side effects of Cardizem CD
You should not use Cardizem CD if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient in the drug. Cardizem CD contains many inactive ingredients and may cause allergic reactions if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient in the drug.
Cardizem CD may cause mild to severe side effects in some people. Headache, slow heart rate, water retention or swelling of the feet, hands, or lower legs (edema), or weakness are some of the common side effects associated with the drug. These side effects wane over time and do not require treatment. If they persist or become bothersome, contact your doctor immediately.
Cardizem CD may also cause severe side effects such as irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), dizziness, depression, lightheadedness, fainting, chest pain, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and hallucinations. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any severe side effects after using Cardizem CD.
In rare cases, some patients may experience severe side effects such as memory loss, dry mouth, flushing, loss of appetite, shakiness, constipation, vomiting, nosebleeds, ringing in the ears, diarrhea, changes in taste, or impotence after taking a Cardizem CD capsule. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any above mentioned severe side effects.
Dosage of Cardizem CD
The Cardizem CD dosage depends on the condition being treated, other medical conditions a patient has, and other drugs the patient is using. If the drug is prescribed to treat hypertension, then your doctor may have to adjust the dosage via he titration method to suit your individual needs during treatment.
If Cardizem CD is prescribed as a single medication to treat hypertension, you may have to take around 180mg to 240mg of Diltiazem hydrochloride a day as a single dose. To treat angina, doctors generally recommend a dose in the range of 120 to 180 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose up to 480mg a day.
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water, and do not break or chew it. You can take Cardizem CD with or without food.
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