Diltiazem CD is a calcium channel blocker. This means this drug works by relaxing the blood vessels of the body and the heart thus facilitating an easy flow of blood through the vessels. In addition, it lowers the heart rate. These effects not only decrease the blood pressure and workload on the heart, but they also increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is indicated to treat angina, high blood pressure, heart attacks and kidney diseases. The usual presentation is chest pain, weakness, edema, breathlessness or symptoms associated with kidney problems. CD in Diltiazem stands for "controlled delivery," which means that the active ingredient is slowly released over 24 hours thus making its dose once a day. Diltiazem is marketed under different names by different companies. You can easily buy Cardizem CD online, including Diltiazem CD 120 mg, through Canada Pharmacy.
Cardizem CD (Diltiazem CD)
- Diltiazem is prescribed by a doctor only, and the prescription is to be strictly followed. The dosage of Diltiazem is dependent on the patient's condition, his response to treatment and other associated medications being used. Your doctor will, usually, start with a low dose and then build it up to the optimum level to get the desired response. Diltiazem should be swallowed as a whole and should not be chewed, crushed, broken or opened up. Alteration in dosage is to be done Only by the doctor, and you should never increase, decrease or stop its dosage yourself.
