diltiazem (generic) +
Cardizem CD, Cartia XT, Dilt-CD: 180-240 mg/day PO; titrate after 14 days; maintenance range usually 180-420 mg/day; not to exceed 480 mg/day
It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps
Therapeutic blood levels of diltiazem appear to be in the range of 40 to 200 ng/mL
pts <6 mo: avoid combo; pts >6 mo decr
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Cardizem belongs in a class of medications called calcium
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets: A single 360 mg dose of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets results in detectable plasma levels within 3 to 4 hours and peak plasma levels between 11 and 18 hours; absorption occurs throughout the dosing interval
45 mg diltiazem), 240 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, USP contain multiple units of diltiazem HCl extended-release 60 mg, resulting in 120 mg, 180 mg, or 240 mg dosage strengths allowing for the controlled release of diltiazem HCl over a 24-hour period
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Do not chew or crush the tablet
Minimum therapeutic plasma levels of diltiazem hydrochloride appear to be in the range of 50 to 200 ng/mL
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Light blue/white capsule imprinted with “cardizem CD 360 mg” on body
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Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (Once-a-day dosage) contain multiple units of diltiazem HCI extended-release 60 mg, resulting in 120 mg, 180 mg, or 240 mg dosage strengths allowing for the controlled release of diltiazem HCI over a 24-hour period