diltiazem

Uses• hypertension
stable angina
coronary spasm
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• hypotension, Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome, post myocardial infarction
Drug interactions
• amiodarone, alcohol, carbamazepine, cyclosporine, digoxin, erythromycin, grapefruit juice, lithium, simvastatin
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• palpitations
• headache
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
120 or 240 mg once daily
Monitoring• liver function tests
• blood pressure
Source of SuggestionSuggestion from clinicians (Added on August, 2015)