Dilcontin-XL 90 Ta 10S

Composition

Diltiazem hydrochloride 90 mg (extended-release)

Uses of Dilcontin-XL 90 Ta 10S

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); prevention and treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to coronary artery disease)

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Reduces frequency of angina attacks
• •Improves exercise tolerance in angina
• •Decreases heart workload and oxygen demand
• •Helps prevent cardiovascular complications of hypertension

How it works

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits calcium entry into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle. It relaxes blood vessels and reduces heart rate and cardiac workload, thereby lowering blood pressure and relieving angina.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed, usually once daily for XL/extended-release tablets. Swallow whole; do not crush, chew or split. Can be taken with or without food, but take at the same time each day.

Side effects

Common side effects of Dilcontin-XL 90 Ta 10S may include:

• •Headache
• •dizziness
• •flushing
• •ankle/leg swelling (edema)
• •constipation