General Information on Cardizem LA
Cardizem LA is used to treat ongoing chest pain, stable angina, and hypertension (high blood pressure). By reducing hypertension, it significantly reduces the risk of congestive heart failure, stroke, and heart disease.
Diltiazem hydrochloride, the main active ingredient in Cardizem LA, belongs to the group of calcium channel blockers. This medication widens the blood vessels by relaxing the muscle cells in large veins, arteries, and small arterioles, which reduces blood pressure. The drug also reduces vascular resistance that obstructs blood flow.
Cardizem LA is available in the form of an extended release tablet. It is available in different concentrations such as 20 mg, 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg, and 420 mg.
Cardizem LA is used as part of a treatment plan to reduce hypertension and stable angina. The therapy may also include the use of other medicines, diet, and exercise regime. You need to follow the diet and exercise regimen strictly to get maximum benefits from the treatment.
Side effects of Cardizem LA
You should not use Cardizem LA if you have allergies or are hypersensitive to any ingredient in the medication. People with kidney disease, heart disease, and low blood pressure should talk to their doctor before using the medication.
You may experience common side effects such as fatigue, water retention, cough, rashes, sinus congestion, dizziness, and slow heart rate after using Cardizem LA.
Cardizem LA may also cause severe side effects such as depression, fainting, lightheadedness, chest pain, high blood sugar, hallucinations, and irregular heart rhythm or chest pain. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe side effects after using the medication.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should buy Cardizem LA only after understanding the risks and benefits associated with the use of the medication.
Dosage of Cardizem LA
The dosage of Cardizem LA depends on the medical condition being treated, other medical conditions a patient has, and other drugs he/she is using. The recommended initial dose to treat chest pain is 180mg per day as a single dose. If required, your doctor may increase the dose up to 360mg a day.
The recommended dose to treat high blood pressure is in the range of 180-240mg a day as a single dose. If required, your doctor may increase the dose up to 540mg per day to manage blood pressure.
Your doctor may increase or decrease the dose to control the symptoms and reduce the risk of side effects. Take the Cardizem LA tablet with a glass of water. Swallow the tablet whole, and do not crush or chew it. You can take the medication with or without food.
Take Cardizem LA at the same time every day to maintain even levels of the drug in the body. Do not stop the medication (even if you feel well) without consulting your doctor.
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