Dilzem 30 Tablet

• If you are allergic to other ingredients of the Dilzem 30 tablet.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
• If you have a heart-related disorder such as heart block, sick sinus, heart failure.
• If you have heart failure along with fluid accumulation in the lungs.
• If you have taken or taking a muscle relaxant medicine dantrolene via injection.

• Swelling
• Fluid retention
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Rashes
• Itching

Other General Warnings

• You have a heart-related condition apart from what the medicine is being used for.
• You have slow heart rate problems, heart block, heart failure, etc.
• You have a condition called porphyria (a blood-related disorder that may affect the brain and skin).
• You are going for surgery which requires you to be on anaesthesia, inform the doctor you are taking the medicine.
• You have a liver or kidney-related condition.
• You may experience mood changes and feel low very often after initiating treatment with the medicine.

• Take the Dilzem 30 tablet as prescribed by the doctor before or after taking food with water.
• Try to take the medicine at a fixed time for effective blood pressure control.

• Store Dilzem tablets in a cool and dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Discard unused portions properly.

• Dilzem 30 tablet is a blood pressure medication that contains the active ingredient diltiazem. It is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain due to the reduced blood supply to the heart).
• Dilzem 30 can be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor. Try to take it at a fixed time for effective blood pressure control.
• Taking the medication on a regular basis as prescribed by your doctor, along with other lifestyle changes such as eating a low-salt and fat diet, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and consuming alcohol in moderation, may help you control your blood pressure better. 
• Before beginning this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, as well as your complete medical history.
• It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything else that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• You should never miss a dose of the medicine as it may lead to an excessive rise in blood pressure and other complications.
• If you have missed taking any dose, take it as soon as you remember if there is sufficient time left for the next scheduled dose. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not compensate for the missed dose by taking an extra dose.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines may affect the way the Dilzem 30 tablet works or the Dilzem 30 itself may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Dantrolene a muscle relaxant medicine should never be taken while taking the medicine and medicines used in vasodilators such as nitrates should not be taken along with the medicine as it may lead to a pronounced drop in blood pressure.
• Especially, if you should be cautious if you are taking other blood pressure-lowering medicine, certain antibiotics, acidity medicines, steroids, medicines for a brain-related disorder, anti-HIV medicines, cholesterol-lowering medicines, immunomodulators, medicines for heart conditions and muscle relaxants.

Interactions with food items