Herbesser 30/Herbesser 60 Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Diltiazem HCl

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Angina pectoris, variant angina pectoris 30 mg tds, may increase to 60 mg. Essential HTN (mild to moderate) 30-60 mg tds.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

SA block, 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block, severe CHF. Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Severe bradycardia (<50 beats/min); 1st degree AV block; CHF; severe hypotension; severe hepatic & renal dysfunction.

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache; facial flushing; GI disturbances, constipation; bradycardia, AV block; increased SGOT & SGPT.

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Drug Interactions

Enhances effects of antihypertensives; β-blockers, Rauwolfia causes bradycardia; increases blood conc of carbamazepine & digoxin; nitrates, dihydropyridine Ca antagonist, antiarrhythmic drug, apridin HCl, theophylline, cyclosporin, tacrolimus, phenytoin, triazolam, midazolam, cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitor, rifampicin, anesth, & muscle relaxant.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists / Anti-Anginal Drugs

ATC Classification

C08DB01 - diltiazem ; Belongs to the class of benzothiazepine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with direct cardiac effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Herbesser 30 tab 30 mg

Packing/Price

1000's ($1,500/pack)

Form

Herbesser 60 tab 60 mg

Packing/Price

1000's ($2,800/pack)

Herbesser 30/Herbesser 60

diltiazem

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma

Distributor:

Primal