What is Cartia XT 240 mg used for?
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
What kind of drug is Cartia XT?
Cartia XT (diltiazem hydrochloride) Extended-Release is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders. Cartia XT is available in generic form.
Does Cartia lower heart rate?
It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure.
What kind of pill is andrx 597?
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-release – Capsules, USP (Once-a-day dosage) Strength – Quantity – NDC Number – Description – 120 White/orange opaque capsule imprinted with “Andrx 597” on one end and “120 mg” on the other.
Is cartia same as aspirin?
Q: What is Cartia? A: Cartia is a low dose aspirin (100mg) that helps prevent blood clotting and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease.
What is the best time of day to take cartia?
How to take Cartia
- The recommended dose is one Cartia 100 mg low dose aspirin tablet taken at the same time every day.
- Take Cartia with a glass of water. Cartia should be swallowed whole, without crushing, chewing or breaking the tablet.
- Cartia can be taken with or without food.
How quickly does diltiazem work?
Diltiazem starts to work on the day you start taking it, but for high blood pressure and angina it may take a couple of weeks to work fully. If you’re taking diltiazem for high blood pressure, you may not have had any symptoms before. In this case, you may not feel any different when you take it.
What are the side effects of diltiazem 240 mg?
Common side effects
- swollen hands, ankles or feet.
- headaches.
- feeling dizzy and lightheaded.
- feeling tired, weak and generally unwell.
- feeling hot (flushing) and redness of the skin.
- itching or burning on the skin where you use the cream or ointment.
- stomach pain, indigestion and constipation.
Can you drink coffee while taking dilTIAZem?
No, you can eat and drink normally while taking diltiazem.