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Diltigesic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment, Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Diltigesic has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Diltigesic depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Diltigesic can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Diltigesic go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Diltigesic's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Diltigesic has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diltigesic related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Diltigesic since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Diltigesic contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Diltigesic with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Diltigesic is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Diltigesic is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Diltigesic safe for pregnant women?
Diltigesic has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Diltigesic safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Diltigesic.
What is the effect of Diltigesic on the Kidneys?
Diltigesic is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diltigesic on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Diltigesic on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Diltigesic on the Heart?
Diltigesic has very mild side effects on the heart.
Diltigesic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diltigesic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diltigesic habit forming or addictive?
Diltigesic is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Diltigesic as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Diltigesic only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Diltigesic for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diltigesic
Diltigesic may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diltigesic
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Diltigesic as it can have severe side effects.
Diltigesic is a calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within the heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure and decreases the chance of angina.
Diltigesic is the brand name of diltiazem. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure ( high BP). It is also used to angina pectoris (chest pain).
No, Diltigesic does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason.
Yes, Diltigesic may cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Diltigesic does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Diltigesic might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while the diabetic patient might have some problem. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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