Angizem Dp 120

Composition of Angizem Dp 120

Angizem Dp 120 contains Diltiazem (120mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine) class of medicines.

Uses of Angizem Dp 120

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• chronic stable angina (chest pain due to coronary artery disease)
• vasospastic/Prinzmetal angina

Key benefits

• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces frequency and severity of angina
• Improves exercise tolerance in angina
• Relaxes coronary and peripheral blood vessels

How Angizem Dp 120 works

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and reduces the workload of the heart. It also slows conduction through the AV node, which can help control heart rate in some patients.

How to take Angizem Dp 120

Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time. Swallow the prolonged-release tablet/capsule whole; do not crush, chew or split. May be taken with or without food; avoid grapefruit/grapefruit juice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Angizem Dp 120

Most side effects of Angizem Dp are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• ankle swelling (edema)
• constipation
• nausea
• tiredness
• low blood pressure
• slow heart rate

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Angizem Dp 120

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in severe hypotension, sick sinus syndrome or 2nd/3rd degree AV block without a pacemaker. Use with caution in heart failure/left ventricular dysfunction, liver or kidney disease, and in the elderly (risk of bradycardia/hypotension). Do not stop suddenly without medical advice. Seek urgent care for fainting, very slow pulse, worsening breathlessness or swelling, chest pain, or allergic reaction.

Do not take Angizem Dp if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol) and digoxin (risk of bradycardia/AV block), other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering), CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin/clarithromycin, azole antifungals, ritonavir) increase diltiazem levels, CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin) reduce effect, statins (simvastatin/atorvastatin) increased levels/myopathy risk, cyclosporine/tacrolimus increased levels

How to store Angizem Dp 120

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Angizem Dp 120

Raising your legs when sitting, and reducing salt, helps with ankle swelling. Do not stop suddenly without asking your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)