Cardizem SR (Diltiazem)

Cardizem SR is TWICE DAILY diltiazem.

Information about Cardizem SR (Diltiazem)

Cardizem SR is a sustained-release formulation of the medication diltiazem. It is primarily used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain) by improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart.

Cardizem SR is a brand name for a sustained-release formulation of the medication diltiazem. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker used primarily to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). The SR (sustained-release) form allows for a slower, more gradual release of the medication into the bloodstream, which can help maintain more stable blood levels and potentially reduce the frequency of dosing.

Product Highlights

• A calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and reduces heart rate, leading to decreased blood pressure and heart workload.
• Used to manage high blood pressure, helping to prevent complications like stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.
• Provides relief from chest pain associated with angina by improving blood flow to the heart.

Key Ingredient

• Diltiazem

Key Benefits

• Helps to lower high blood pressure, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
• Reduces the frequency and severity of chest pain due to angina by improving blood flow to the heart.
• Provides a steady release of the medication, which can help maintain more consistent therapeutic levels and reduce the need for frequent dosing.

Direction of Use

• Take Cardizem SR tablets orally, usually once or twice daily, as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets as this can affect the extended-release mechanism.
• Take the medication at the same time each day to help remember to use it consistently.

Safety Concerns

• May include dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, and rash. Most side effects are mild and may resolve over time.
• Can include significant drops in blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, liver problems, and abnormal heart rhythms.
• May interact with other medications, including other antihypertensives, certain antibiotics, and anti-seizure drugs. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.

Avoid Cardizem SR (Diltiazem) If

• You are allergic to diltiazem or any other ingredients in Cardizem SR.
• You have certain severe heart conditions such as sick sinus syndrome, severe bradycardia (slow heart rate), or certain types of heart block (unless you have a functioning pacemaker).
• You have a history of severe hypotension (low blood pressure) or other conditions that could be exacerbated by decreased blood pressure.
• You have severe liver dysfunction, as diltiazem is metabolized by the liver and may accumulate to harmful levels in such cases.