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Composition :

DILTIAZEM-60MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Higlance Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Manufacturer/Marketer address

E-11, 12 & 13, Site-B, Upsidc, Surajpur, Greater Noida- 201 306, Uttar Pradesh, India
Other Info - HIZE962

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Hizem 60mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the heart, thereby reducing the raised blood pressure. Hizem 60mg Tablet eases anginal chest pain by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and dilating the coronary arteries.

Please do not stop taking Hizem 60mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure leading to an increased risk of angina (chest pain), stroke and heart attack. Continue taking Hizem 60mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Hizem 60mg Tablet.

Hizem 60mg Tablet may cause swelling in the fingers, feet, and ankles. To prevent this, avoid sitting or standing for a long time, raise your legs while sitting down, reduce your intake of salt (sodium chloride) and exercise regularly to maintain good circulation.

Hizem 60mg Tablet may increase the chance of skin sensitivity (photosensitivity). Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen whilst going out.

Hizem 60mg Tablet may cause light-headedness due to a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Hizem 60mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

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Hizem 60mg Tablet is pregnancy risk category C medicine, and its efficacy and safety have not been established. Hence, it is not recommended to take Hizem 60mg Tablet while you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

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It is not recommended to take Hizem 60mg Tablet while you are breastfeeding as Hizem 60mg Tablet may pass into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Driving

Caution

Hizem 60mg Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Hizem 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Hizem 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

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Hizem 60mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

About Hizem 60mg Tablet

Hizem 60mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called 'calcium channel blockers' used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also indicated in the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasms. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. Angina or chest pain occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart, which is caused by narrowing or blockage of the heart's arteries (coronary artery).

Hizem 60mg Tablet contains 'Diltiazem' which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the heart, thereby reducing the raised blood pressure. Hizem 60mg Tablet eases anginal chest pain by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and dilating the coronary arteries. As a result, Hizem 60mg Tablet helps treat/prevent high blood pressure and angina.

Take Hizem 60mg Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Hizem 60mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as swelling in the hands, feet, and ankles, headache, dizziness, palpitations, constipation, and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Hizem 60mg Tablet. Hizem 60mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid taking Hizem 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine. Hizem 60mg Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. If you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure, inform the doctor that you are taking Hizem 60mg Tablet. Keep your doctor informed about your medical history and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Hizem 60mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain)

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Medicinal Benefits

Hizem 60mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called calcium channel blockers used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also indicated in the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasms. Hizem 60mg Tablet works by inhibiting the movement of calcium ions across the heart muscle and smooth muscle linings of the blood vessels, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels making it easier for the blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This, in turn, helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Hizem 60mg Tablet eases anginal chest pain by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and dilating the coronary arteries.

Directions for Use

Swallow Hizem 60mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break it.

Side Effects of Hizem 60mg Tablet

  • Swelling in the hands, feet, and ankles
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Do not take Hizem 60mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have/had low blood pressure, heart failure, low pulse rate, or if you are taking dantrolene (muscle relaxant), ivabradine (used to treat heart failure), or if you are currently in shock (reduced blood flow to organs). Inform your doctor if you have/had diabetes, liver or kidney problems, porphyria (a rare disease of the blood pigment), myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), heart problems, or constipation. Hizem 60mg Tablet may cause mood changes and depression in some people. Consult your doctor immediately if you think you are affected. Hizem 60mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DiltiazemEliglustat
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How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
When Pimozide and Hizem 60mg Tablet are taken together, the body's ability to break down Pimozide may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hizem 60mg Tablet with Pimozide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
DiltiazemEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
When Eliglustat and Hizem 60mg Tablet are taken together, the body's ability to break down Eliglustat may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hizem 60mg Tablet with Eliglustat is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
DiltiazemLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
When Lomitapide and Hizem 60mg Tablet are taken together, the body's ability to process Lomitapide may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hizem 60mg Tablet with Lomitapide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
DiltiazemFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
When Flibanserin and Hizem 60mg Tablet are taken together, the body's ability to break down Flibanserin may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hizem 60mg Tablet with Flibanserin is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
Using Lurasidone together with Hizem 60mg Tablet may result in significantly higher Lurasidone blood levels. This may increase the possibility of negative effects like Parkinson's disease. (It is a brain disorder that produces uncontrollable movements.)

How to manage the interaction:
While Lurasidone and Hizem 60mg Tablet may interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, fits, high blood sugar, high sugars, high cholesterol, heat intolerance or heat stroke, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Betaxolol with Hizem 60mg Tablet may result in side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Betaxolol and Hizem 60mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fatigue, headaches, dizziness, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, weight gain, breathlessness, chest pain, an irregular pulse, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
DiltiazemIvacaftor
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Hizem 60mg Tablet and Ivacaftor may significantly increase the blood levels of ivacaftor.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Hizem 60mg Tablet and Ivacaftor, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away - liver problems, high body temperature, feeling cold, pain in your joints, swelling, bruises, skin irritation, itching, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, feeling sick, throwing up, stomach ache, dark urine, or bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DiltiazemPindolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
Combining Hizem 60mg Tablet with Pindolol can increase the risk of bradycardia.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Hizem 60mg Tablet with Pindolol can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you do experience any symptoms like feeling tired, having headaches, feeling dizzy or faint, gaining weight, having trouble breathing, feeling chest pain, or having an irregular heartbeat, it's important to let your doctor know right away." Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cisapride and Hizem 60mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of cisapride.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Hizem 60mg Tablet and Cisapride, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hizem 60mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Hizem 60mg Tablet and levobunolol ophthalmic together may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hizem 60mg Tablet with Levobunolol together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It's important to keep an eye on your blood pressure regularly. If you're taking these medications together, your doctor will closely monitor how your body responds and make any necessary changes to the dosage. If you notice any symptoms like tiredness, headaches, dizziness, weight gain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat, make sure to call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
  • Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position as Hizem 60mg Tablet may cause light-headedness.
  • Women of child-bearing potential must use effective contraception while on treatment with Hizem 60mg Tablet.
  • To treat your condition effectually continue taking Hizem 60mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack.  
  • Your doctor may advise you to get regular tests while taking Hizem 60mg Tablet if you have kidney and liver impairment. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Hizem 60mg Tablet. 
  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Hizem 60mg Tablet.
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.

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