What is Viazem XL used for?
What is Viazem XL used for?
VIAZEM XL is indicated for the management of stable angina pectoris and the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. Dosage requirements may differ between patients with angina and patients with hypertension.
What is the best time of day to take diltiazem?
Because of the increased risk of myocardial ischemia in the morning hours, it has been suggested that the administration of anti-ischemic medication before bedtime may be more effective than the traditional morning dosing.
What does diltiazem do to the heart?
Diltiazem works by lowering your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. You can take diltiazem at any time of day.
Is Viazem the same as Slozem?
The alternative brands available to switch to are Adizem, Viazem, Zemret and Tildiem – but not all are available in the same strengths as Slozem.
Can I take magnesium with diltiazem?
Taking magnesium with these medications might cause blood pressure to go too low. Some of these medications include nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan), diltiazem (Cardizem), isradipine (DynaCirc), felodipine (Plendil), amlodipine (Norvasc), and others.
Does diltiazem make you pee?
Diltiazem did not cause tachycardia in either strain. Moreover, hypotensive doses of diltiazem acutely increased urinary excretion of sodium as well as urine volume in saline-loaded SHR and WKY.
Can I take a multivitamin with diltiazem?
Using dilTIAZem together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of dilTIAZem. Talk with your doctor before using dilTIAZem and multivitamin with minerals together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications.
Does caffeine interact with diltiazem?
“Thapsigargin had no effect on these kinetics, but diltiazem , which inhibits the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, markedly reduced the rate of calcium decrease and abolished caffeine action.” “Contractile responses to caffeine and electrical stimulation also were suppressed by diltiazem in control tissue.”
What do you need to know about viazem XL?
Viazem XL Capsule is used for Hypertension, Heart rhythm disorders, Chest pain and other conditions.Viazem XL Capsulemay also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Viazem XL Capsulecontains Diltiazem Hydrochloride as an active ingredient. Viazem XL Capsuleworks by relaxing the muscles of the heart and blood vessels.
How often can you take viazem for hypertension?
Hypertension: The usual starting dose is 180 mg once daily. The dose may be increased after 2-4 weeks according to the patient’s response and the usual maintenance dose is 240mg-360mg once daily. The maximum daily dose is 360 mg.
When to take viazem XL for angina pectoris?
VIAZEM XL is indicated for the management of stable angina pectoris and the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. Dosage requirements may differ between patients with angina and patients with hypertension.
Are there any side effects to taking viazem?
Like all medicines, Viazem®XL can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. Allergic skin rashes may range in severity from mild to itchy skin eruptions to a rarer serious condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which may cause fever, chills, ulceration of the mouth, lips or skin.
