Diltiazem (5mg/ml)
Dilzem IV Injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.Common side effects seen with this medicine include edema (swelling), dizziness, headache, nausea, constipation, rash, fatigue, hypotension, injection site reactions, and flushing. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Dilzem
5 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Dilzem IV Injection is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dilzem IV Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Dilzem IV Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Dilzem IV Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alternative method of infant feeding should be considered.
Dilzem IV Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Dilzem IV Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dilzem IV Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Dilzem IV Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dilzem IV Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No, Dilzem IV Injection is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).
Yes, Dilzem IV Injection may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Dilzem IV Injection then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
Dilzem IV Injection may cause sleeplessness uncommonly, which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.
You should not take Dilzem IV Injection if you are allergic to it, have irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, low blood pressure, are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. It should not be given to children.
Symptoms of overdose of Dilzem IV Injection include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing, seizures, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dilzem IV Injection. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Dilzem IV Injection causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Dilzem IV Injection.
The serious side effects of Dilzem IV Injection include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite, and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any of such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.
Your doctor will suggest the duration of time for which you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.
