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Medicine Details

Diltalok 90 Tablet SR

Manufacturer: Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition: Diltiazem (90mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Diltalok 90 Tablet SR works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well. In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Diltalok 90 Tablet SR helps treat heart-related chest pain (angina attack) as well as prevent it from happening in the future. However, it should not be used for acute attacks of angina. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in the heart. This makes it easier for blood to flow to the heart, so it gets more oxygen. This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently. It should be taken regularly to be effective. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well. In Treatment of Arrhythmia Diltalok 90 Tablet SR may also be used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It may help stop an abnormal rhythm while it is happening or prevent its occurrence in the first place.

Benefits: 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. Diltalok 90 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Diltalok 90 Tablet SR 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. Diltalok 90 Tablet SR 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.

How to Use: Diltalok 90 Tablet SR 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.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Diltalok 90 Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Diltalok 90 Tablet SR 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Diltalok 90 Tablet SR 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. - Driving : UNSAFE - Diltalok 90 Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Diltalok 90 Tablet SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Diltalok 90 Tablet SR is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. - Liver : CAUTION - Diltalok 90 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diltalok 90 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Diltalok 90 Tablet SR, 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.

Packaging: Strip

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) | Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) | Treatment of Arrhythmia

Side Effects: Constipation | Dizziness | Fatigue | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) | Nausea | Palpitations | Rash

Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: CAUTION