Cartia Xt
Cartia Xt is a heart blood pressure medication containing Diltiazem, available as 180mg tablets.
- Category
- Heart Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Diltiazem
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 180mg
Prescription rules on Cartia Xt vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina pectoris
- Alternative Name
- Adizem, Tildiem
- Therapeutic Class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological Class
- Benzothiazepine
- Minor Side Effects
- dizziness, fatigue, headache
- Moderate Side Effects
- peripheral oedema, bradycardia, constipation
- Dosage Forms
- Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Napp Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from light.
- Drug Interactions
- grapefruit juice, beta-blockers, digoxin, amiodarone
- Age Restrictions
- Caution in elderly patients.