Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Diltiazem(60mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Dzm 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.
Dzm 60mg Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Diltiazem undergoes extensive metabolism in which only 2% to 4% of the unchanged drug appears in the urine. Drugs which induce or inhibit hepatic microsomal enzymes may alter diltiazem disposition.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dzm
Headache
Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Nausea
Palpitations
Rash
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diltiazem Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Allergy
Heart Failure
Low Blood Pressure
Sinusitis
Liver Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dzm 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dzm 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Dzm 60mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Diltiazem is an oral and parenteral non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is used in many clinical scenarios as an antihypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, and anti-anginal. FDA-approved indications include atrial arrhythmia, hypertension, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and chronic stable angina.
DILTIAZEM may have interaction with muscle relaxant (dantrolene), a drug used to treat heart failure (ivabradine), cholesterol-lowering agents (simvastatin, atorvastatin), antimanic drugs (lithium), blood thinner (warfarin, aspirin, apixaban, rivaroxaban), drugs used to treat asthma (theophylline, salmeterol+fluticasone, formoterol+budesonide), beta-blocker (metoprolol).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Dzm 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dzm 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dzm 60mg Tablet slows down the heartbeat and allows the blood vessels in the body to relax.
This helps prevent angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease), certain abnormal heart rhythms, stroke and heart attack.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dzm 60mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dzm 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Dzm 60mg Tablet a blood thinner?
No, Dzm 60mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).
Q. Does Dzm 60mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Dzm 60mg Tablet may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Dzm 60mg Tablet then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
Q. Is it better to take Dzm 60mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
It is recommended to take Dzm 60mg Tablet at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Q. Does Dzm 60mg Tablet affect sleep?
Dzm 60mg Tablet may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.
Q. Who should not take Dzm 60mg Tablet?
You should not take Dzm 60mg Tablet if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Dzm 60mg Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Dzm 60mg Tablet include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
Q. How long do I need to take Dzm 60mg Tablet? Can I stop it on my own?
Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Dzm 60mg Tablet?
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dzm 60mg Tablet. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Dzm 60mg Tablet causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Dzm 60mg Tablet.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Dzm 60mg Tablet?
The serious side effects of Dzm 60mg Tablet include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.
