BUY CARDIZEM

Cardizem is applied for treating chest pain (angina), high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat, or may be given after heart attack (alone or in combination with other medications). Regular use of the medication may benefit in reducing chest pain caused by angina. Cardizem is called a calcium channel blocker. The principle of its work consists in decreasing attacks of chest pain by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily, helping the heart work less hard to pump blood. Cardizem may also decrease heart rate.

HOW TO USE CARDIZEM:

This is oral remedy. Take it 3-4 times a day (with or without food) or as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage depends on your age, medical condition, body size and response to treatment. Your dosage may need to be adjusted Some of the applications of the drug may be prescribed by your doctor so apply this remedy for a condition enumerated in this section only if it has been so directed by your doctor. Only your doctor may prescribe the remedy for the conditions listed in this section. To get effective result take the medication regularly. It is recommended to take it at the same time in order not to forget. Continue taking this drug even if you feel well because most people with high pressure don't feel sick. It may take about 2 weeks before toy fell full benefit of the drug if you apply it for treating high pressure. If you use the medication for treating angina you should apply it as a long-term remedy. Use other medications (e.g., sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve an angina attack as prescribed by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for information. Sudden stop of taking the dug without consulting a doctor fraught with worsening side effects. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Inform your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your routine blood pressure readings increase).

CARDIZEM SIDE EFFECTS:

You may experience giddiness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea and headache as your body gets used to the drug. Inform your doctor in the case of persisting or worsening any of the side effects. Try to get up slowly to reduce giddiness or lightheadedness. Cardizem may rarely cause constipation. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. If you become constipated while using this drug, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a stool softener. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of cardizem side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: swelling of the ankles/feet, shortness of breath, persistent fatigue, fast/irregular/very slow heartbeat, unusual dreams, mental/mood changes, fainting. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: severe abdominal pain, dark urine, severe or persistent nausea/vomiting, severe constipation, easy bruising/bleeding, black/bloody stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, yellowing of the eyes/skin, new or worsening chest pain, sudden dizziness/fainting, vision changes, severe/persistent nausea, seizures, confusion, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

CARDIZEM PRECAUTIONS:

Before taking cardizem, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, nifedipine); or if you have any other allergies. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: very low blood pressure, certain heart problems (e.g., second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome), severe heart failure, narrowing of any part of the stomach/intestines. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, mild to moderate heart failure. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness and lightheadedness. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using cardizem is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

CARDIZEM INTERACTIONS:

Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible cardizem interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first. This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious cardizem interactions may occur: disopyramide, ranolazine. If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting cardizem. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: amiodarone, aspirin, beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol, timolol), calcium supplements, cilostazol, digoxin, inhaled anesthetics used during surgery (e.g., halothane), drugs that affect how your body gets rid of cardizem (cimetidine, rifamycins including rifabutin and rifampin, St. John's wort). Cardizem may also affect how your body gets rid of some drugs (e.g., cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, atazanavir, erythromycin, quinidine, statins including lovastatin, certain anti-seizure drugs including carbamazepine, certain benzodiazepines including triazolam and midazolam). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs for pain/fever reduction) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your blood pressure or heart rate (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, clemastine, ibuprofen, naproxen). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

NOTES:

Do not share this medication with others. Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests, heart exam, blood pressure, electrocardiograms) may be performed from time to time to monitor your progress or check for cardizem side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. There are different brands and types of this medication available. Many do not have the same effects. Do not change brands or types without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Discuss with your doctor how to monitor your own blood pressure.