🩺 CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS 🏷️ Calcium-channel blockers
📦 Formulations, Pack Sizes & Retail Prices Currency: Rs.
Dosage Form Reg. No Pack Size Trade Price (TP) Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
Tab 30 mg 012016 10x10 Rs.196.99 Rs.231.75

📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage

*Prophylaxis and treatment of angina:* Adult: Initially 60 mg 3 times a day, adjusted according to response; max. 360 mg per day. Alternately, 90 mg SR Tab/Cap twice daily; increased if necessary to 180 mg twice daily Elderly: Initially 60 mg twice daily, adjusted according to response; max. 360 mg per day. Alternately, 90 mg SR Tab/Cap twice daily. *Mild to moderate hypertension:* Adult: 120 mg SR Tab/Cap twice daily, dose form not appropriate for initial dose titration.

⛔ Contraindications

Acute porphyria, left ventricular failure with pulmonary congestion, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, uncontrolled cardiac failure

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

Observe patients with mild bradycardia, 1st degree AV block or a prolonged PR interval, significantly impaired left ventricular function. Impaired renal or hepatic function; reduced dose. In overdose, diltiazem has a profound cardiac depressant effect causing hypotension and arrhythmias, including complete heart block and asystole.

🔄 Drug Interactions

Other anti hypertensives, cardiac depressants, beta-blockers, digitalis, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, theophylline, H2 antagonists, dantrolene infusion.

⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects

Asthenia, AV block, bradycardia, dizziness, GI disturbances, headache, hot flushes, hypotension, malaise, oedema (notably of ankles), palpitation, sino-atrial block, fatigue, gum hyperplasia, changes in liver function, depression, extrapyramidal symptoms, gum hyperplasia, gynaecomastia, hepatitis. Rare: Erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity, rashes

🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety

Pregnancy Risk:
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Not recommended.

🔄 Alternative Brands

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Rs.400.00
METAZEM
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