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diltiazem (oral/injection)

Pronunciation: dil TYE a zem

Brand: Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilt-XR, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac

DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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30 mg, round, peach, imprinted with 93 318

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 93 319

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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90 mg, oval, peach, imprinted with 93 320

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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120 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with 93 321

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Cardizem CD

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with cardizem CD 120 mg

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Cardizem CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/light blue, imprinted with cardizem CD 180 mg

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Cardizem CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with cardizem CD 240mg

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Cardizem CD

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/gray, imprinted with Cardizem CD 300 mg

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Cardizem LA

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120 mg/24 hours, oval, white, imprinted with B, 120

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Cardizem LA

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with B, 240

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Tiazac

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, lavender, imprinted with Tiazac 120

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Tiazac

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, turquoise/white, imprinted with Tiazac 180

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Tiazac

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, lavender/turquoise, imprinted with Tiazic 240

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Tiazac

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, lavender/white, imprinted with Tiazac 300

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Tiazac

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, turquoise, imprinted with Tiazac 360

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Tiazac

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420 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with Tiazac 420

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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30 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 23

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 45

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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90 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with M135

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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120 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with M525

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, pink, imprinted with MYLAN 5220

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, pink/purple, imprinted with MYLAN 5280

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/pink, imprinted with MYLAN 5340

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride SR

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60 mg/12 hours, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with MYLAN 6060

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride SR

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90 mg/12 hours, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with MYLAN 6090

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride SR

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120 mg/12 hours, capsule, pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6120

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac)

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with 673

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Cardizem CD)

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/turquoise, imprinted with 676

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, gray, imprinted with R 2588

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/green, imprinted with R 2577

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with R 2578

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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30 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 23

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 45

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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90 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with M135

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride SR

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60 mg/12 hours, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with MYLAN 6060

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride SR

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90 mg/12 hours, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with MYLAN 6090

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Matzim LA

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with logo 691, 180

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Matzim LA

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, imprinted with 692, 240

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Matzim LA

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360 mg/24 hours, oval, white, imprinted with logo 694, 360

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Dilt-XR

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with APO 014

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Dilt-XR

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with APO 015

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Dilt-XR

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with APO, 016

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Cartia XT

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with 120 mg, Andryx 597

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Cartia XT

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange/yellow, imprinted with 180 mg, Andrx 598

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Cartia XT

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, brown/orange, imprinted with 240 mg, Andryx 599

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Cartia XT

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange, imprinted with 300 mg, Andryx 600

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Taztia XT

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, pink, imprinted with ANDRX 696, 120 mg

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Taztia XT

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/brown, imprinted with ANDRX 697, 180 mg

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Taztia XT

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/pink, imprinted with ANDRX 698, 240mg

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Taztia XT

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, brown/pink, imprinted with ANDRX 699, 300 mg

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Taztia XT

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with ANDRX 700, 360mg

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, gray, imprinted with R 2588

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/green, imprinted with R 2577

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with R2578

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac)

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, lavender, imprinted with 120

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac)

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, turquoise/white, imprinted with 180

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac)

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, lavender/turquoise, imprinted with 240

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac)

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, lavender/white, imprinted with 300

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac)

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/green, imprinted with 360

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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420 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with 420

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride LA

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with B, 180

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride LA

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240 mg/24 hours, oval, white, imprinted with B, 240

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride LA

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with B, 300

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride LA

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420 mg/24 hours, oval, white, imprinted with B, 420

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Cardizem CD)

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with BVF 120

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Cardizem CD

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, turquoise, imprinted with Cardizem CD 120 mg

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Cardizem CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/turquoise, imprinted with Cardizem CD 180 mg

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Cardizem CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with cardizem 240 mg

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Cardizem CD

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/gray, imprinted with Cardizem CD 300 mg

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Cardizem LA

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120 mg/24 hours, oblong, white, imprinted with B, 120 MG, 120

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Cardizem LA

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180 mg/24 hours, oblong, white, imprinted with B, 180

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Cardizem LA

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240 mg/24 hours, oblong, white, imprinted with B, 240

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Cardizem LA

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360 mg/24 hours, oblong, white, imprinted with B, 360

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Cartia XT

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange/yellow, imprinted with 180 mg, Andryx 598

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Cartia XT

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240 mg/24 hours, brown/orange, imprinted with 240 mg, Andryx 599

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Dilacor XR

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, gold/white, imprinted with rpr DILACOR XR 120 mg

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Dilacor XR

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, beige/lavender, imprinted with DILACOR XR 180 mg

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Dilacor XR

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with DILACOR XR 180 mg

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Dilacor XR

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/pink, imprinted with Logo DILACOR 240 mg

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Dilacor XR

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with Logo DILACOR XR 240 mg

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with R 2578

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Diltia XT

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, gray, imprinted with Andryx 549 180 mg

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, pink, imprinted with MYLAN 5220

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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120 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with M525

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, pink/purple, imprinted with MYLAN 5280

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/pink, imprinted with MYLAN 5340

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with BMS, 55 50

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with M 45

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride

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90 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with WATSON 777

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Dilt-CD

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, 007

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Dilt-CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with APO, 008

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Dilt-CD

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with APO, 009

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride SR

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120 mg/12 hours, capsule, pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6120

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with BVF 120

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with BVF 180

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride CD

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with 180 mg WATSON 663

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, green, imprinted with BVF 240

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DilTIAZem Hydrochloride ER

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, green/white, imprinted with BVF 300

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DilTIAZem (Eqv-Cardizem CD)

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with RG87

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Diltzac

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with APO, 120

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Diltzac

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, turquoise/white, imprinted with APO, 180

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Diltzac

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/turquoise, imprinted with APO, 240

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Diltzac

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with APO, 300

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Diltzac

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with APO, 360

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Tiazac

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120 mg/24 hours, capsule, purple, imprinted with Tiazac 120

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Tiazac

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180 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with Tiazac 180

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Tiazac

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240 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue/purple, imprinted with Tiazac 240

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Tiazac

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300 mg/24 hours, capsule, purple/white, imprinted with Tiazac 300

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Tiazac

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360 mg/24 hours, capsule, blue, imprinted with Tiazac 360

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Tiazac

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420 mg/24 hours, capsule, white, imprinted with Tiazac 420

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What is the most important information I should know about diltiazem?

What is the most important information I should know about diltiazem?

You should not use diltiazem if you have very low blood pressure, a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker), or if you have recently had a heart attack and you have a build-up of fluid in your lungs.

What is diltiazem?

What is diltiazem?

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or angina (chest pain).

Diltiazem injection is used to treat certain heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, or dangerously rapid heartbeats (tachycardia).

Diltiazem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking diltiazem?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking diltiazem?

You should not use diltiazem if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker);
  • very low blood pressure;
  • if you have recently had a heart attack and you have a build-up of fluid in your lungs.

You may not be able to receive diltiazem injection if you have certain heart rhythm conditions. Your doctor will test you for these conditions.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • congestive heart failure;
  • low blood pressure;
  • liver disease; or
  • kidney disease.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

How should I take diltiazem?

How should I take diltiazem?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Diltiazem oral is taken by mouth.

Diltiazem injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. Your heart rate will be constantly monitored using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). Your blood pressure and other vital signs will also be watched closely.

Swallow the tablet or capsule whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests.

You may be given other heart or blood pressure medications to use, including nitroglycerin or a beta-blocker medicine (such as atenolol, carvedilol, metoprolol, propranolol, or sotalol). Use all medications as directed and read all medication guides you receive. Do not change your dose or dosing schedule without your doctor's advice.

Keep using your medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use blood pressure medication.

You should not stop taking diltiazem suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include slow heartbeats or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking diltiazem?

What should I avoid while taking diltiazem?

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking diltiazem.

Avoid taking an herbal supplement containing St. John's wort.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

What are the possible side effects of diltiazem?

What are the possible side effects of diltiazem?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • chest pain;
  • slow heartbeats;
  • pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
  • heart problems --swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath.

Common side effects may include:

  • swelling;
  • dizziness, weakness;
  • headache;
  • nausea; or
  • rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect diltiazem?

What other drugs will affect diltiazem?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Many drugs can affect diltiazem. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about diltiazem.

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