Diltiazem Lannacher Retard Tablets: Effective Treatment for Heart Conditions
Find relief from angina, hypertension, and other heart conditions with Diltiazem Lannacher Retard Tablets, a reliable and effective calcium channel blocker.
Description:
Diltiazem Lannacher Retard Tablets are white, film-coated tablets designed for sustained release. They are round, biconvex, and without a notch for breaking. Each tablet contains 90mg of diltiazem hydrochloride, a medication that belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers.
How Diltiazem Works:
Diltiazem effectively treats a range of heart conditions by working on the following mechanisms:
- Dilates Coronary Arteries: Improves blood flow to the heart muscle, reducing chest pain (angina).
- Reduces Myocardial Oxygen Consumption: Minimizes the heart’s workload, easing strain.
- Lowers Blood Pressure: Achieves this by relaxing blood vessels and reducing systemic vascular resistance.
- Antiarrhythmic Effects: Regulates heartbeat rhythm by controlling atrioventricular node conduction.
Indications for Use:
Diltiazem Lannacher Retard Tablets are prescribed for the long-term management of:
- Coronary Heart Disease (CHD): Including chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal’s angina), and angina after myocardial infarction.
- Arterial Hypertension: High blood pressure.
Dosage and Administration:
The dosage of Diltiazem Lannacher Retard Tablets is individualized based on the severity of the condition. The recommended daily dose is 180-360mg, usually taken as one tablet twice a day.
Important Considerations:
- Individualized Dosage: The dose may be adjusted based on your specific needs and tolerance.
- Gradual Dose Reduction: For patients with ischemic heart disease, especially those on long-term treatment or those who have undergone bypass surgery, abruptly stopping diltiazem should be avoided. The dose should be reduced gradually.
- Elderly Patients: The usual dose is recommended, starting at the lower end of the dose range. Dosage adjustments may be necessary depending on individual tolerance and liver/kidney function.
- Impaired Liver and Kidney Function: Patients with mild to moderate hepatic or renal impairment can be given the usual dose. Dosage adjustments may be necessary.
- Children: Diltiazem is not recommended for children due to a lack of clinical data.
- Lactose Content: Each tablet contains 40mg of lactose monohydrate. Patients with lactose intolerance should consult their doctor.
Possible Interactions with Other Medications:
Diltiazem may interact with various medications. It’s crucial to inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements.
Important Safety Information:
- Hypersensitivity: Do not use Diltiazem Lannacher if you are allergic to diltiazem or any of the ingredients.
- Contraindications: Avoid using this medication if you have:
- Cardiogenic shock
- Acute myocardial infarction with pulmonary congestion
- Moderate or severe heart failure (NYHA III and IV)
- Severe conduction disturbances (sick sinus syndrome, sinoauricular blockade, atrioventricular block of the second or third degree)
- Ventricular preexcitation syndrome with atrial flutter or fibrillation
- Simultaneous intravenous administration of beta-blockers
- Combined use with dantrolene intravenously
- Arterial hypotension (systolic pressure below 90mmHg)
- Bradycardia (heart rate below 50 beats per minute)
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Severe liver or kidney impairment
- Caution: Use with caution in patients with mild heart failure, sinoauricular block, and first-degree atrioventricular block.
Storage:
Keep Diltiazem Lannacher Retard Tablets in a dry place, protected from light and heat, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
Always consult your doctor before using any medication. This information should not be considered medical advice and does not substitute for professional medical guidance.
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