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Please describe the medication: diltiazem hydrochloride?
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Lower blood pressure: Diltiazem is in the class of medications called calcium channel blockers. Diltiazem is used to lower blood pressure, slow heart rate in certain heart rhythm conditions, and assist in the treatment of angina. Common brand names are cardizem, tiazac (diltiazem) or dilacor. Diltiazem has various immediate release and sustained release formulations so be sure that you are taking it properly.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Diltiazem: Diltiazem is a medicine which lowers the blood pressure but also lowers the heart rate. This gives it an extra advantage but also means that people on this drug should be monitored by a cardiologist for slow heart rates. There are also multiple drug interactions with this drug. It is quite safe when prescribed by an eerie need doctor.
Answered 12/27/2014
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