Drugs & Vitamins

Active Ingredients: Diltiazem
Other Names: Cardizem Lyo-Ject Solution for Injection, Cardizem Solution for Injection
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: Yes
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What is/are Cardizem Solution for Injection? (Back to top)
DILTIAZEM is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• heart disease, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat
• liver disease
• previous heart attack
• an unusual or allergic reaction to diltiazem, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
This medicine is for injection or infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine? (Back to top)
Do not take this medicine with any of the following:

• cisapride
• hawthorn
• pimozide
• ranolazine
• red yeast rice

• carbamazepine
• cimetidine
• cyclosporine
• digoxin
• local anesthetics or general anesthetics
• medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• confusion, mental depression
• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• slow, irregular heartbeat
• swelling of the ankles, feet
• unusual bleeding or bruising

• change in sex drive or performance
• constipation or diarrhea
• flushing of the face
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
• tired or weak
• trouble sleeping

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I watch for while using this medicine? (Back to top)
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Where should I keep this medicine? (Back to top)
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Last Updated:June 16, 2007

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