Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER

Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER is an extended-release diltiazem capsule that contains 180 mg of diltiazem in each capsule. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class. Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER is used to help treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and certain abnormal heart rhythms when a doctor prescribes it. Because it is extended-release, it is designed to release medicine gradually over time rather than all at once.

How it works: Diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart’s workload. In this capsule form, the extended-release delivery helps keep diltiazem levels steadier across the day.

Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER is a higher-strength, once-daily style diltiazem capsule that may be chosen when a lower dose has not been enough or when a doctor wants steadier symptom control throughout the day. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, the 180 mg capsule represents the full product available and should only be used in the schedule your prescriber recommends.

• High blood pressure
• Chronic chest pain (angina)
• Certain fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Blood pressure control in patients who need extended-release therapy

• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER at the same time each day if your prescriber tells you to use it daily.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each day helps consistency.
• Do not use a capsule meant for extended-release as an immediate-relief medicine for sudden chest pain.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid changing the dose or stopping suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.

Each Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER provides 180 mg of diltiazem in extended-release form. It is often taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount depend on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s instructions; your doctor decides the right dose for you. This 180 mg strength is not something to self-adjust or combine with other diltiazem products unless specifically directed.

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

Common side effects of Diltiazem may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Slow heart rate
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Fatigue
• Flushing
• Nausea

• Higher-strength diltiazem can lower heart rate and blood pressure more noticeably, so your doctor may monitor you closely at first.
• Do not use this medicine without medical advice if you have certain heart rhythm problems, heart failure, or a very slow pulse.
• Tell your doctor if you also take nitrates, beta blockers, or other blood pressure medicines, because the combined effect can be too strong.
• Avoid alcohol excess, which can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER affects you.
• Tell your clinician about liver disease or kidney disease, since dose selection and monitoring may change.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule, because that can change how the extended-release medicine works.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Nitrates used for chest pain
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Digoxin
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that can raise diltiazem levels

Store Angizem CD 180 mg Capsule ER at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.