Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule

Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 120 mg of diltiazem in each capsule. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and certain fast or irregular heart rhythms when your clinician prescribes it for those conditions. Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule is a higher-strength version of the brand’s diltiazem capsule line, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and reduces how hard the heart has to work. In capsule form, Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule provides this medicine in a convenient oral dose that your body absorbs to help control symptoms over time.

Compared with Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule, Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule delivers twice the amount of diltiazem in each capsule. That makes it a better fit for people who need a stronger maintenance dose or a step-up in therapy, but it is not a starting strength for everyone. Because it is a higher-strength capsule, the effects may feel more pronounced, so your doctor chooses it based on your blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and response to lower doses.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Rate control for certain abnormal heart rhythms
• Long-term heart and blood vessel support when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber specifically says to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• You may take it with or without food unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different instructions.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, especially if you use it for chest pain or blood pressure.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes; this capsule is not meant to be split for self-adjusting the dose.

Each Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule provides 120 mg of diltiazem per dose. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by your doctor because the right dose varies by condition and by your response. Do not increase the number of capsules on your own, even though this is a 120 mg strength.

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

Common side effects of Diltiazem may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Slow heartbeat
• Flushing or warmth
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Tiredness or weakness
• Constipation

• This is a higher-strength capsule, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision, especially if you are new to diltiazem or switching from Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, a very slow pulse, low blood pressure, or conduction problems such as heart block.
• Avoid or limit alcohol if it makes you more dizzy or lowers your blood pressure further.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule affects you.
• Tell your clinician if you also take nitrates, beta blockers, digoxin, or other blood pressure or heart medicines.
• Report swelling, unusual shortness of breath, chest pain changes, or a very slow pulse promptly.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

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

Store Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.