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diltiazem /dil·ti·a·zem/ (dil-ti´ah-zem) a calcium channel blocker that acts as a vasodilator; used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension, and supraventricular tachycardia. diltiazem [diltī′əzam] a calcium channel blocker or calcium antagonist. indications It is prescribed for the treatment of vasospastic and effort-associated angina, in addition to hypertension. contraindications Sick sinus syndrome, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, or hypotension prohibits its use. adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions are edema, arrhythmia, bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, rash, headache, and dizziness. diltiazem a calcium-channel blocking agent used to produce peripheral and coronary vasodilation in the management of heart disease. diltiazem Cardizem®, Tiazac® Cardiology A CCB used to the control atrial flutter or A Fib, angina, paroxysmal SVT, and HTN, which may prevent ↓ coronary artery diameter after heart transplantation Adverse
effects Atrial flutter, tachyarrhythmias, slowing of AV conduction and sinus node automaticity, pruritus, sweating, constipation, N&V Contraindications WPW syndrome, constipation, peripheral edema, left ventricular dysfunction. See Calcium
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Furthermore, the Company announced that it was writing off almost all of its investment in Dilacor XR and that the Company was writing off over $20 million in additional impaired inventory. Currently we have filed 11 ANDAs with the FDA, of which two are already on the market; Dilacor XR and Cardizem CD generics, which we've trademarked and sell under the names Diltia XT and Cartia XT. These include the FDA's investigation into the company's Corona, CA manufacturing plant, the recall and launch delay of the company's Nicotine Gum product due to legal issues regarding product packaging as well as potential supply issues related to Dilacor XR. |
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