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About Diltiact Gel

DILTIAZEM belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called 'calcium channel blockers used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain). High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is increased. The blood exerts pressure on the walls of blood vessels with increased pressure leading to hypertension. Angina pectoris or chest pain occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart, which is caused by narrowing or blockage of the heart’s arteries (coronary artery).

DILTIAZEM contains 'Diltiazem' which works by relaxing the blood vessels in your heart and body, which reduces your raised blood pressure. Besides this, DILTIAZEM also lowers your irregular heart rate/rhythm and dilates your coronary arteries. As a result, your heart will have less burden and will be not too overloaded to pump blood throughout your body. Together DILTIAZEM lowers your blood pressure, thereby reducing your chest pain (angina).

Take DILTIAZEM with or without food. The tablet form of DILTIAZEM should not be chewed or broken but swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day. The injection form of DILTIAZEM will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. A topical form of DILTIAZEM has to be taken as a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply directly onto the affected area and gently massaged. If DILTIAZEM comes in contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately. You are advised to take DILTIAZEM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, fluid buildup (edema), general weakness, being sick (nausea), and skin rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain, or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking DILTIAZEM. People with low blood pressure (hypotension), recent heart attack, lung fluid buildup (pulmonary edema), liver disease, and other heart problems like heart failure, slow heart rate, and heart blockage should avoid taking DILTIAZEM and should take advice from a doctor. Consume low table salt (sodium chloride) and a low-fat diet while taking DILTIAZEM. Avoid taking DILTIAZEM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, as he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. DILTIAZEM is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Uses of Diltiact Gel

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain)

Medicinal Benefits of Diltiact Gel

DILTIAZEM belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called calcium channel blockers used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure), and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain). DILTIAZEM works by inhibiting the movement of calcium ions across the heart muscle and smooth muscle linings of the blood vessels, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels making it easier for the blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This, in turn, helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. DILTIAZEM improves the patient’s tolerance to exercise by keeping the blood pressure levels at normal. The heart rate does not change or is slightly lowered during maximal exercise. DILTIAZEM does not have a negative inotropic effect (does not weaken the heart’s contractions). DILTIAZEM helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic hypotension effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Also, DILTIAZEM does not cause reflex tachycardia (fast heart rate due to a drop in blood pressure).

Directions for Use

Oral tablet: Take DILTIAZEM with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day. Injection: DILTIAZEM will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Topical (cream/gel/ointment): Take a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply it directly onto the affected area and gently massage it in. If DILTIAZEM comes in contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately.

Side Effects of Diltiact Gel

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, fluid buildup (edema), general weakness, being sick (nausea), and skin rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take DILTIAZEM if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems. DILTIAZEM may sometimes cause a decrease in heart rate, especially in people with pre-existing heart conditions. People with low blood pressure (hypotension), lung fluid buildup (pulmonary edema), liver disease, and other heart problems like heart failure, slow heart rate, and heart blockage should avoid taking DILTIAZEM and should take advice from a doctor. Avoid taking DILTIAZEM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. DILTIAZEM is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established. Taking DILTIAZEM increases the chance of getting a sunburn. To avoid this, apply a sun protectant while going outside. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking DILTIAZEM.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DILTIAZEM may have interaction with salmeterol, formoterol, budesonide and fluticasone (used to treat asthma), aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen (used to relieve pain), atenolol, metoprolol, amlodipine and verapamil (used to treat high blood pressure), diphenhydramine and loratadine (used to treat allergy), lidocaine (used to induce anesthesia), digoxin (used to treat heart failure), apixaban and rivaroxaban (used to prevent blood clotting), atorvastatin and simvastatin (used to lower cholesterol), and alprazolam (used to treat anxiety).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DILTIAZEM may have interactions with liver disease, kidney dysfunction, heart-related problems such as aortic stenosis, congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmia, low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, ventricular tachycardia, and accessory AV tracts.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking DILTIAZEM to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of DILTIAZEM. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

PREGNANCY

DILTIAZEM is pregnancy risk category C medicine, and its efficacy and safety have not been established. Hence, it is not recommended to take DILTIAZEM while you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether DILTIAZEM can be given to pregnant women or not.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not recommended to take DILTIAZEM while you are breastfeeding as DILTIAZEM may pass into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether DILTIAZEM can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

DILTIAZEM may cause dizziness and tiredness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. DILTIAZEM should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. DILTIAZEM should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.