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Dilzem 25 Injection

Manufactured byTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsDiltiazem
₹17.5
5ML INJECTION

Description

Dilzem 25 Injection is used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorders. It belongs to a group of medicines called Group IV antiarrhythmics.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Dilzem 25 Injection

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dilzem 25 Injection

Body pain

Cough

Fever

Chest discomfort

Headache

Diarrhea

Swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

Pain at the injection site

Muscle pain

Skin rash

Uses of Dilzem 25 Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Atrial Fibrillation

This medicine is used to maintain normal heartbeats in patients with atrial fibrillation (an irregular and rapid heart rate that causes poor blood flow).

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

This medicine is used to treat paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, a heart condition characterized by an abnormally fast heartbeat that originates above the ventricles.

Atrial Flutter

This medicine is used to maintain normal heartbeats in patients with atrial flutter (the abnormally rapid rhythm of the heart).
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to diltiazem or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Acute myocardial infarction

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known case of myocardial infarction (blockage of the blood flow to the heart and its muscles)

Sick sinus syndrome

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General warnings

Cardiac conduction

This medicine may cause slow heart rates and this effect is more in the patients who are on beta-blockers or digitalis. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Skin reaction

This medicine may cause rare but severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme and/or exfoliative dermatitis. Any symptoms of skin rash or itching should be reported to the doctor.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Itraconazole

Ethinyl Estradiol

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

Aortic Stenosis

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from advanced aortic stenosis since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Cardiogenic shock

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a cardiogenic shock since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by inhibiting the influx of calcium into the muscles and causes relaxation of the muscles; thereby helps the heart to beat normally.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Group IV antiarrhythmics, Calcium channel blocking agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Diltiazem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 6 March 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Diltiazem

Diltiazem - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 6 March 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00343

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection,0.5% (5 mg/mL) [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 9 March 2020]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=f5ea3383-5da4-4219-9802-3737a2eaeef4&type=display

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 6 April 2020]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=bba03666-ff4f-4bf6-fa92-78e1ec2d9073&type=display

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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Jun 2020

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₹17.5 
5ML INJECTION