Manufacturers

Swast Aushadhi Seva Generic Medicine Store

Salt Composition

Diltiazem (60mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.Alternative method of infant feeding should be considered. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CAUTION

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 tablets

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Tablet

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Benzothiazepine derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Calcium channel blockers- Nondihydropyridines

Primary Use

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)|Treatment of Arrhythmia

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)|Treatment of Arrhythmia

Common Side Effect

Headache | Dizziness | Nausea | Edema (swelling)

Alcoholinteraction

CAUTION

Pregnancyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactationinteraction

CAUTION

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Yaman-2, 1st Floor, Near New English School, Pandharpur Road, Miraj-416410

Q A

Q. Is Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet a blood thinner?::: No, Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).| Q. Does Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Yes, Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.| Q. Is it better to take Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet in the morning or at night?::: It is recommended to take Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.| Q. Does Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet affect sleep?::: Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.| Q. Who should not take Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet?::: You should not take Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.| Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet?::: Symptoms of overdose of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.| Q. How long do I need to take Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet? Can I stop it on my own?::: Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.| Q. What should I avoid while taking Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet?::: You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet?::: The serious side effects of Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.

How It Works

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.

Interaction

Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Cordarone Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Tachyra 100 Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Amiodon 100mg Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Amiodar 200 Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Ritebeat 200mg Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Cordarone X Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Art-X Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Panarol 100mg Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Tachyra 150mg Injection :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem. | Genericart Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60mg Tablet & Duron 100mg Tablet :

Risk of cardiodepression (reduced heart rate/ activity) increases when Amiodarone is taken along with Diltiazem.

Marketer Details

Swast Aushadhi Seva Generic Medicine Store | Yaman-2, 1st Floor, Near New English School, Pandharpur Road, Miraj-416410

Reference

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