Angizem 180 mg Tablet

Angizem 180 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 180 mg of diltiazem in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help prevent and manage angina pectoris, which is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. By easing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow, Angizem 180 mg Tablet can help reduce how often angina symptoms occur. This strength is meant for people whose doctor has determined that a 180 mg tablet is appropriate for their treatment plan.

How it works: Diltiazem relaxes and widens certain blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily and lowers the heart’s workload. In tablet form, Angizem 180 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose of diltiazem that works systemically after it is swallowed.

Angizem 180 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Angizem 30 mg Tablet and Angizem 60 mg Tablet, so it is not the right starting choice for every patient. Doctors may choose this strength when a lower dose has already been evaluated or when a maintenance dose is needed for symptom control with fewer tablets to take.

• Prevention of angina pectoris
• Reduction of exertional chest pain episodes
• Maintenance therapy for stable angina as prescribed
• Improving blood flow to help the heart work less hard

• Swallow Angizem 180 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop it suddenly without medical advice.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady effect.
• If it upsets your stomach, your doctor may tell you to take it with food.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a clinician or pharmacist confirms it is safe for your specific product.

Each Angizem 180 mg Tablet provides 180 mg of diltiazem, which is a prescription-strength dose and higher than the 30 mg and 60 mg tablet options. It may be taken once daily or in another schedule set by the doctor, depending on the patient’s condition and response. The maximum daily amount is individualized by the prescriber; use only the dose your doctor has chosen for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Diltiazem may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Slower heartbeat, which may be more noticeable at this 180 mg strength

• This is a higher-strength diltiazem tablet, so it should be used only when a doctor has assessed that 180 mg is appropriate.
• It can lower blood pressure and heart rate, so caution is needed if you already have low blood pressure, a slow pulse, or certain heart rhythm problems.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, because it can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Angizem 180 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take nitrates for chest pain, because the combination can cause excessive blood pressure lowering.
• Use caution if you have heart failure or recently had a heart attack, since diltiazem may not be appropriate in some heart conditions.
• Report worsening swelling, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness promptly.

• Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Digoxin
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines such as amiodarone or quinidine

Store Angizem 180 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.