How to Use Cardizem CD Oral
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina) and it may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem hydrochloride is named Cardizem CD and is approved for use in adults. In clinical studies, Cardizem CD was shown to significantly lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Cardizem CD helps slow down the rate at which calcium moves into your heart and blood vessel walls. It helps the blood vessels relax, which relieves pain and lessens the workload on the heart. Cardizem CD is approved to treat stable angina and variant angina. Take Cardizem CD with a full glass of water. You can take Cardizem CD with or without food. The capsules are extended-release and should not be opened, broken, or chewed. Be sure to swallow them whole.