What is the classification of Cardizem?

It belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which includes amlodipine (Norvasc), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) as well as others.

What color are diltiazem capsules?

diltiazem CD 240 mg capsule,extended release 24 hr. This medicine is a dark green, oblong, capsule imprinted with “BVF 240” and “BVF 240”.

Is diltiazem a blue capsule?

Generic Name: diltiazem Pill with imprint cardizem CD 240 mg is Blue, Capsule-shape and has been identified as Cardizem CD 240 mg. It is supplied by BTA Pharmaceuticals.

What’s the generic name for the drug Cardizem?

Generic Name: diltiazem (dil TYE a zem) Brand Names: Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Diltia XT, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiazac. Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD.

What are the side effects of Cardizem HCl capsules?

(diltiazem HCl) Capsules DESCRIPTION CARDIZEM® (diltiazem hydrochloride) is a calcium ion cellular influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride is 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4(5H)-one, 3- (acetyloxy)-5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2, 3-dihydro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, monohydrochloride,(+)-cis-.

When to use Cardizem in combination with diltiazem?

CARDIZEM CD is indicated for the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasm. Patients controlled on diltiazem alone or in combination with other medications may be switched to CARDIZEM CD capsules at the nearest equivalent total daily dose. Higher doses of CARDIZEM CD may be needed in some patients.

When to use Cardizem CD alone or in combination?

It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensivemedications. CARDIZEM CD is indicated for the management of chronic stable anginaand angina due to coronary artery spasm. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION