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Diltiazem Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: BI-TILDIEM

Strength: 120 mg | Form: Sustained Release Tablets

Price in UAE: AED 39.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Diltiazem Hydrochloride

Class: | Calcium channel blocker Use: | Management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and certain types of arrhythmias Adult dose: | 120 mg to 360 mg per day, administered as a sustained release formulation, typically starting at 120 mg once daily Pediatric dose: | Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients; use is not generally recommended Side effects: | Common side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, flushing, nausea, and peripheral edema Contraindications: |

Drug Class

Calcium channel blocker

Uses & Indications

Management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and certain types of arrhythmias

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (15°C to 30°C or 59°F to 86°F) in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, FRANCE

Package Size

28's (14's Blister x 2)

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 39.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

120 mg to 360 mg per day, administered as a sustained release formulation, typically starting at 120 mg once daily

Pediatric Dose

Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients; use is not generally recommended

Side Effects

Common side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, flushing, nausea, and peripheral edema

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to diltiazem or any component of the formulation, severe hypotension, sick sinus syndrome, atrioventricular block (unless a functioning pacemaker is present), and acute myocardial infarction

Important Warnings

Caution in patients with heart failure, hepatic impairment, or renal impairment; may cause significant hypotension; monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly; avoid abrupt discontinuation to prevent rebound hypertension

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Diltiazem Hydrochloride available in UAE pharmacies:

ANGITIL SR 90 mg Prongloged release capsules ANOTRIT 20 mg/g Ointment Angitil SR 120 mg Prolonged release capsules BI-TILDIEM 120 mg Sustained Release Tablets BI-TILDIEM 90 mg Sustained Release Tablets DIALTIAZEM SDV 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection DILT-XR 240 mg Tablets DILTIAZEM 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection DILTIAZEM 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection DILTIAZEM 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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