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Diltiazem Precautions
Pronounced: (dill-TIE-uh-zem)
Uses
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.
How To Use
Take this medication by mouth before meals and at...
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