Generic Cardizem Er

Cardizem ER represents an extended-release tablet or capsule and refers to calcium channel blockers. Therapeutic indications are hypertension, chest pain and some rhythm disturbance of the heart. It might be taken in combination with dieting and a program of physical exercises for better effect to be achieved.

The drug must be used without any transformation; tablets taken whole with water as it is intended to release medicine slowly in the body. The medication must be taken on a regular basis for the whole period of therapy; any termination in the use must be discussed with the physician. Do not make up for the left out dose taking two pills at once.

Breast-feeding and nursing women should be careful with the medicine and get a proper consultation beforehand. Children are better not given the medication. Provided you have hypersensitivity to diltiazem make your doctor aware of it. Heart attack of a recent kind, liver or kidneys problems, congestive heart failure or low blood pressure are contraindications for the therapy with the drug. Do not mix the drug with cisapride, hawthorn, pimozide, ranolazine or red yeast rice; on the account of general compatibility with different remedies apply to your healthcare provider.

The medication can have side-effects and should you have disturbing symptoms or got an overdose consult your doctor.