Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet

Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 60 mg of diltiazem in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help treat angina pectoris by improving blood flow to the heart and reducing the heart’s workload. This strength is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that a 60 mg tablet is appropriate for their condition and dosing schedule.

How it works: Diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels, which helps blood reach the heart more easily. In this tablet form, Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet also helps the heart work with less effort, which can reduce angina symptoms.

Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than some lower diltiazem tablet options, so it is chosen when a clinician wants this exact 60 mg amount per dose. Because it is a standard swallow tablet, it may be used as part of a regular dosing plan rather than for quick, as-needed relief. Your doctor may select this strength based on your symptoms, heart rate, blood pressure, and how you respond to diltiazem.

• Prevention of angina pectoris
• Helps reduce chest pain episodes
• Improves blood flow to the heart
• Lowers the heart’s workload

• Swallow Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet with water unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; do not change the schedule on your own.
• You may be told to take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each day can help consistency.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe to do so.
• Do not use it to stop sudden chest pain during an attack unless your doctor has told you it is appropriate for that purpose.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet provides 60 mg of diltiazem. The total daily dose and how many times per day it is taken depend on the condition being treated and your doctor’s plan; some patients may take it multiple times daily, and the maximum amount in 24 hours is determined by the prescriber and the specific regimen. Always follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, because this strength is not meant to be adjusted on your own.

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

Common side effects of Diltiazem may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Headache
• Flushing
• Tiredness or weakness
• Nausea
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Slow heartbeat

• Use caution if you already have low blood pressure or a slow heart rate.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or a history of heart block.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it, since it can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not start or stop nitrates, beta blockers, or other heart medicines without medical advice.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because diltiazem may need extra caution.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether this medicine is appropriate for you.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Digoxin
• Other medicines that slow the heart rate or lower blood pressure

Store Dilcardia 60 mg Tablet in a dry place at room temperature, away from moisture and out of reach of children.