Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule

Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 60 mg of diltiazem in each capsule. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and certain fast or irregular heart rhythms when a doctor determines it is appropriate. Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule may be chosen when a lower capsule strength is needed before moving to higher strengths such as Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule. It works by helping relax blood vessels and easing the heart’s workload.

How it works: Diltiazem blocks calcium from entering heart and blood vessel muscle cells, which helps the blood vessels relax and widen. In capsule form, Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule delivers this medicine orally so it can lower blood pressure, reduce chest pain, or help control certain heart rhythms over time.

Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule is the lower capsule strength in this brand line and is often used when a prescriber wants a more gradual dose adjustment. Compared with Angizem DP 120 mg Capsule, the 60 mg capsule gives less diltiazem per dose, which may be better for people who need a smaller amount or who are being titrated carefully. It is not a starter dose for everyone, so the doctor chooses this strength based on the condition being treated and how the person responds.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain fast heart rhythms
• Rate control in some cardiac conditions

• Swallow Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says to.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each day can help with consistency.
• Avoid changing the dose or stopping the capsule suddenly without medical advice.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives, because the 60 mg capsule may be taken more than once daily depending on the reason for use.

Each Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule provides 60 mg of diltiazem. The exact dosing schedule varies by condition and by the patient’s response; this strength may be taken more than once a day, and the prescriber decides the total daily amount. Do not exceed the daily dose your doctor prescribes, because the safe maximum depends on your medical condition, other medicines, and how you tolerate diltiazem.

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

Common side effects of Diltiazem may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable when starting or after a dose increase
• Headache
• Flushing
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Tiredness
• Slow heartbeat
• Nausea

• Use caution if you already have heart failure, a slow pulse, or heart block unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• This strength should be used only as prescribed; higher total daily exposure can increase the chance of dizziness, low blood pressure, or slow heart rate.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes dizziness worse or if your prescriber advises against it.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you also take nitrates, because the combination can increase blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Let your prescriber know if you have liver disease, since diltiazem may need extra caution.
• Do not use it to treat sudden chest pain unless your doctor has told you it is part of your plan.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol
• Digoxin
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Other blood pressure medicines, including nitrates
• CYP3A4-interacting medicines such as certain antifungals, macrolide antibiotics, or HIV medicines

Store Angizem DP 60 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.