Is 120 mg of diltiazem a lot?
Dosage for angina Your doctor may slowly increase your dose to 180–360 mg per day taken in 3 to 4 divided doses. Extended-release capsules: The standard starting dose is 120–180 mg taken by mouth once per day. Your doctor may increase your dose to 480 mg taken once per day.
What is the best time to take diltiazem?
Adults—At first, 30 milligrams (mg) four times a day before meals and at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.
How many mg of diltiazem can I give my Dog?
The doctors at CVCA have taken this into account, however, please feel free to contact us regarding any concurrent medications your pet may be prescribed Diltiazem Extended Release Oral Capsules – 120, 180 and 240mg (May need to open the capsule and remove the four individual tablets and administer 1 or more of the tablets)
What’s the maximum dosage of diltiazem you can take?
-Initial dose: 180 to 240 mg orally once a day, increasing the dose as needed -Maintenance dose: 240 to 360 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 480 mg/day
When is the best time to take diltiazem for children?
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults—At first, 30 milligrams (mg) four times a day before meals and at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What happens if you swallow a diltiazem capsule?
If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease. Swallow the extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule, or tablet whole. Do not open, crush, or chew it.
Is it safe to give a dog diltiazem?
It is used in dogs and cats for the treatment of certain cardiac diseases and arrhythmias. Increased risk of low heart rate and low blood pressure when used in combination with beta blockers (atenolol), amlodipine, acepromazine, ACEi (enalapril, benazepril)
How many mg of diltiazem can you take at one time?
Diltiazem Extended Release Oral Capsules – 120, 180 and 240mg (May need to open the capsule and remove the four individual tablets and administer 1 or more of the tablets) Cardizem CD Capsules – 120mg, 180mg, 240mg and 300mg (these capsules should be swallowed whole and not chewed)
What does diltiazem do to the heart?
What is Diltiazem? Diltiazem is in the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It blocks the movement of calcium into muscle cells resulting in relaxation of heart muscle, dilation of arteries, and slowing of the electrical impulses through the heart.
What are the covid-19 guidelines for diltiazem?
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