Cardizem Sr
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Diltiazem
Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias.[4] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used.[4] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[4] When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.[4] Common side effects include swelling...
I was taking Diltiazem 120 24 HR. I just filled my prescription at Safeway and they gave me Cartia XT SR 24 hour 120. Is this the same? ## Yes, that's just a name brand for the same medication. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Is Diltiazem 120MG SA Capsules still available? Common brand name Cardizem SR ## Hello, Lobo! How are you? I'm not finding anything saying that dosage has been discontinued, it's still listed in the name brand and generic records. Learn more Diltiazem SA details here. Did someone tell you that it was? If it was a pharmacist, it's possible that they received a recent notice on it that I haven't been made aware of, yet.
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