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Generic Cardizem

Package	Price	Per Pill
30mg x 60 pills	16.50	US $ 0.28
60mg x 30 pills	15.75	US $ 0.53
90mg x 30 pills	20.25	US $ 0.68
120mg x 30 pills	25.50	US $ 0.85
180mg x 30 pills	35.25	US $ 1.18

Indications for Generic Cardizem

Cardizem or diltiazem belongs to a group of drugs which are known a calcium channel blockers. It works through slowing the heart’s electrical conduction. This effectively slows down the heart or normalizes the rhythm of the heart.

Cardizem is generally prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension, chest pain or angina pectoris, as well as heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia.

Cardizem can also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Important Information about Generic Cardizem

You should not take Cardizem if you have an allergy to diltiazem. Tell your doctor of all other drugs and medications that you are taking as there are some which could interact with Cardizem such as amiodarone, buspirone, carbamazepine, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin, lovastatin, rifampin, quinidine, sedatives, antibiotics, antifungal medications, beta-blockers and HIV/AIDS medications.

If you are being treated for other medical conditions or illnesses, tell your doctor as well. These would include low blood pressure, certain heart conditions, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease or a recent history of a heart attack or stroke. If you have any of these, you might not be allowed by your doctor to take Cardizem or your dose may need to be adjusted.

Cardizem could be prescribed as a part of a treatment which could include diet and exercise and the use of other medications. Make sure to follow the specific instructions given to you.

If you are using Cardizem to treat your high blood pressure, make sure to keep using it even when you already feel better as high blood pressure or hypertension does not usually have symptoms.

Cardizem belongs to the FDA pregnancy category C, which means that the effects of a drug on a developing are not known. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Cardizem should be used regularly to get the most benefit. Make sure to refill your prescription even before it runs out completely.

You may be required by your doctor to come in for testing and checkups regularly to ensure that the drug is improving your condition. Never miss any of your scheduled appointments.

Avoid eating or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Cardizem as doing so could cause dangerous side effects. Always consult your doctor first before adding grapefruit to your diet.

Dosage and Administration of Generic Cardizem

Cardizem or diltiazem should only be taken as it has been prescribed by your doctor and never in a larger dose or for a longer time than what has been recommended. Follow the prescription label at all times.

Your dose may occasionally be changed by your physician to ensure best results from the drug.

Each dose of Cardizem should be taken with plenty of water. Never crush, chew or break a controlled-release tablet as doing so could release too much of the drug into the body. Swallow the pill whole. However, if you are having a hard time swallowing the capsule whole, ask your pharmacist or doctor if it would be fine to open the capsule and sprinkle the medication on some applesauce before swallowing.

If you miss a dose, take it once you remember. However, if the next dose is almost up, you could just skip the dose that you missed and then take the next scheduled one. Never double the dose to make up for one that you missed.

If you overdose on Cardizem, seek emergency medical help right away. Some symptoms of an overdose would include a slow heartbeat, chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, fainting or lightheadedness.

Never stop taking Cardizem suddenly as doing so could worsen your condition. Consult your doctor first.

Possible Side Effects of Generic Cardizem

Some of the commonly experienced side effects with the use of Cardizem or diltiazem would include a stuffy nose, itching or skin rash, nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue and redness or warmth of the skin.

Because Cardizem could cause some side effects which could impair the way you react and think, avoid doing anything which require your alertness if you are unsure of the effects of the drug on you.

Avoid drinking alcohol as doing so could increase the side effects of Cardizem.

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