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diltiazem HCl

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diltiazem HCl
(diltī´zem),
n brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD;
drug class: calcium channel blocker;
action: inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membrane during cardiac depolarization; produces relaxation of coronary vascular smooth muscle, dilates coronary arteries, slows SA/AV node conduction;
uses: chronic stable angina pectoris, coronary artery spasm, hypertension.
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Cardizem(R)LA's clinical benefits are resonating well with physicians and Biovail's recent sales force initiatives have resulted in the attainment of new once-daily diltiazem HCl market share highs for Cardizem(R)LA for both Total Prescriptions (10.
An ACC poster session - "Efficacy and Safety of a Once-daily Graded-release Diltiazem HCl Formulation Dosed at Bedtime (10 PM) Compared to Placebo and to Morning Dosing (8 AM) in Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris" - will be presented by Dr.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cardizem(R) LA, a new graded extended-release formulation of diltiazem HCl for the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.
 
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