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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Diltiazem Precautions

Generic Cardizem approved by FDA

October 02, 2008
Drugmaker Akorn has announced that it has received Food and Drug Administration approval for a generic formula of the injectable drug Cardizem (diltiazem hydrochloride). Cardizem is used to treat both high blood pressure and chest pain. Akorn plans to begin sale of the generic later this year. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Lyrica, Diltiazem and Toradol?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: Has anyone tried Lyrica, Diltiazem and toradol, the dr has me on this and I am very... Read more »

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Top 10 Migraine & Headache Question for 7/14/08
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...are this week's questions and answers... Lyrica, Diltiazem and Toradol? Full question and... Read more »

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Interview with Howie Mandel: Questions Anyone?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

This coming Tuesday I will be interviewing Howie Mandel and talking to him about how ADHD has... Read more »

Health Guide

Calcium antagonists
...blood pressure. Poisonous Ingredient Any of the following: Amlodipine Bepridil Diltiazem Felodipine Isradipine Nicardipine Nifedipine Nimodipine ... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon
...phenomenon. Some studies reporting their effects including the following:Calcium-channel blockers, including diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor) and nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) are the standard... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...rates and heart attack, are less clear.Short-acting CCBs, including short-acting forms of verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, and nicardipine are helpful for many patients with Prinzmetal's angina.... Read more »
Scleroderma: Medications
...Short- or sustained-release nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) is the gold standard. Others used include diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor). Side effects vary among different preparations, and may include... Read more »
Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...commonly used for prevention of migraines. Others used or being investigated for migraines include diltiazem (Cardizem), nimodipine (Nimotop), nifedipine (Procardia), amlodipine (Norvasc),... Read more »

Medications

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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...and inducers such as amiodarone, cyclosporine, diltiazem, verapamil, rifampin, St. John's... Read more »

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...psyllium) calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine) desmopressin ... Read more »

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