Cardizem Sr - Diltiazem 12 Hour Sustained Action Capsule - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cardizem Sr.
• Cardizem SR
• dill-TIE-uh-zem

Read Before Using Cardizem Sr (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker.
• Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction and in controlling the electrical impulses within the heart.
• By blocking calcium, diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heart rates.
• Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days.
• Avoid activities requiring alertness.
• When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness.
• You may also experience bloating, heartburn, muscle cramps, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, sore throat, constipation or diarrhea.
• Inform your doctor if they become bothersome.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to treat irregular heartbeats.

Cardizem Sr Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, slowed or irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, and slurred speech.

Usage Instructions

• The capsule(s) may be taken without regard to meals twice daily or as directed.
• Swallow whole.
• Do not open, chew or crush the capsule.
• Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's permission.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Cardizem Sr Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this product with others.