What is diltiazem 120 mg used for?
Diltiazem is used alone or together with other medicines to treat angina (severe chest pain) or hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
What is Apo Diltiaz used for?
This medication is typically used for angina (chest pain due to a heart condition) or to lower blood pressure. It may also have other uses. Even though you may not feel its effects, the medication takes effect within 1 hour.
Should diltiazem be taken in the morning or at night?
Because of the increased risk of myocardial ischemia in the morning hours, it has been suggested that the administration of anti-ischemic medication before bedtime may be more effective than the traditional morning dosing.
What are the side effects of taking diltiazem?
Diltiazem may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness or lightheadedness.
- flushing.
- headache.
- weakness.
- slow heartbeat.
- vomiting.
- diarrhea.
- constipation.
Does diltiazem make you sleepy?
Too much diltiazem can make you feel faint, dizzy or sleepy. This is because it can cause your heart to beat irregularly.
Can I drink coffee while taking diltiazem?
No, you can eat and drink normally while taking diltiazem.
Does diltiazem make you gain weight?
Call your doctor right away if you have shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. A severe skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause severe health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death.
What foods should be avoided when taking diltiazem?
dilTIAZem food Grapefruit juice may also increase the effects of dilTIAZem in some people by increasing its levels in the blood. You may want to limit alcohol intake and avoid excessive consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with dilTIAZem.
What are the side effects of diltiazem for high blood pressure?
Blood pressure: Diltiazem may lower blood pressure too much in certain cases. Symptoms of severe lowering of blood pressure may occur, such as weakness or dizziness, particularly when rising suddenly from a sitting or lying position. If you experience lightheadedness, weakness, or dizziness, talk to your doctor.
What is the starting dose of diltiazem for angina?
The starting dose of diltiazem to treat angina is usually 120 mg to 180 mg daily. Depending on how well the medication is tolerated and how effective it is at this dose, your doctor may gradually increase the dose every 1 to 2 weeks to a maximum of 360 mg daily.
How do I know if I have an allergic reaction to diltiazem?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to diltiazem: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
Can You Crush diltiazem pills?
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release diltiazem tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. To make swallowing easier, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can open a diltiazem capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce.