CARDIZEM LA (diltiazem HCl) Tablets CARDIZEM LA: Learn About managing your blood pressureCARDIZEM LA: Learn About managing your blood pressure

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CARDIZEM LA is medication that is formulated differently from other medications. It is released into your bloodstream over time and may provide control when you need it most.1-3 Your doctor may prescribe CARDIZEM LA to help control blood pressure or a condition called chronic stable angina.

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Important Safety Information

CARDIZEM LA is indicated for chronic stable angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

The medication in CARDIZEM LA has been prescribed by doctors for over 20 years—it has been taken by tens of thousands of patients. In clinical studies, CARDIZEM LA was generally well tolerated.1

Patients with abnormal heart rhythms due to sick sinus syndrome, or very slow heartbeats as a result of severe AV block, except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker, low blood pressure (<90 mm Hg systolic), hypersensitivity to the drug, and history of heart attack, and lung congestion shown by x-ray should not take the drug. Patients with impaired ventricular function taking beta-blockers should consult a physician before taking the drug. Rare cases of acute hepatic injury have been reported.

If you are prescribed with 540 mg/day of CARDIZEM LA, please make sure that you talk to your doctor about any abnormal heartbeat related conditions.

Also, tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, because of potential serious side effects as a result of drug interactions, especially if you have kidney or liver impairment.

CARDIZEM LA provides effective 24-hour blood pressure control with a single daily dose and is generally well tolerated by patients.1,2
 


References: 1. CARDIZEM LA Prescribing Information. Biovail Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2004. 2. Glasser SP, Neutel JM, Gana TJ, Albert KS. Efficacy and safety of a once daily graded-release diltiazem formulation in essential hypertension. Am J Hypertens. 2003;16:51-58. 3. Sista S, Lai JC, Eradiri O, Albert KS. Pharmacokinetics of a novel diltiazem HCI extended-release tablet formulation for evening administration. J Clin Pharmacol. 2003;43:1149-1157.