Dilcontin-60 Tablet

Composition of Dilcontin-60 Tablet

Dilcontin-60 Tablet contains Diltiazem hydrochloride 60 mg (sustained/controlled release) tablet. It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine; benzothiazepine) class of medicines.

Uses of Dilcontin-60 Tablet

• Treatment of angina pectoris (chronic stable/vasospastic)
• management of hypertension; also used in certain supraventricular arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation/flutter for rate control (as advised by doctor)

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces frequency/severity of angina attacks
• Improves exercise tolerance in angina
• Helps control heart rate in certain supraventricular arrhythmias

How Dilcontin-60 Tablet works

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that reduces calcium entry into heart and blood vessel smooth muscle cells. It relaxes blood vessels and decreases heart rate/contractility, reducing blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand, helping prevent angina.

How to take Dilcontin-60 Tablet

Take orally as prescribed, usually once or twice daily depending on the formulation. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew sustained/controlled-release tablets. Can be taken with or without food, but take at the same time each day.

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 Dilcontin-60 Tablet

Most side effects of Dilcontin-60 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• ankle swelling (edema)
• constipation
• nausea
• fatigue
• slow heart rate (bradycardia)

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 Dilcontin-60 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in low blood pressure, heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, AV block, or slow heart rate unless paced; may worsen conduction abnormalities. Monitor blood pressure and pulse; do not stop suddenly without medical advice. Caution in liver or kidney impairment and in elderly. Seek care for fainting, severe dizziness, shortness of breath, worsening swelling, or very slow pulse.

Do not take Dilcontin-60 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 (increased risk of bradycardia/AV block), ivabradine (avoid), amiodarone and other antiarrhythmics (additive conduction effects), statins metabolized by CYP3A4 (simvastatin/lovastatin—risk of myopathy; dose limits may apply), CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers (e.g., clarithromycin/ketoconazole, rifampicin), cyclosporine/tacrolimus (increased levels), antihypertensives (additive BP lowering)

How to store Dilcontin-60 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Dilcontin-60 Tablet

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MODI-MUNDIPHARMA PRIVATE LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine; benzothiazepine)