Drug Information
What is Cardizem used for?
This medicine is used to treat certain kinds of chest pains in adults such as angina pectoris and chronic stable angina. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure, loss of circulation in the fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon), for involuntary movements (tardive dyskinesia), and to prevent heart attack.
When should Cardizem not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have the sick sinus syndrome you have serious heart disease or heart rhythm problems you have low blood pressure
What precautions should I follow when taking Cardizem?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Cardizem?
Use this medicine with caution if your heart beat becomes slow or if you have congestive heart failure or kidney disease.
What are the side effects of Cardizem?
Most severe: Liver damage; heart problems, including heart failure.
Most common: Headache; nausea; dizziness; rash; weakness.
Other: Sensitivity to sunlight, abnormal dreams, allergic reaction, altered way of walking, amnesia, anemia, angina (severe chest pain), blood disorders, congestive heart failure, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive urination at night, eye irritation, fainting, flu symptoms, hair loss, hallucinations, heart attack, high blood sugar, hives, impotence, increased output of pale urine, indigestion, infection, irregular heartbeat, itching, joint pain, labored breathing, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, muscle cramps, nasal congestion or inflammation, nervousness, nosebleed, pain, personality change, pounding heartbeat, rapid heartbeat, reddish or purplish spots on skin, ringing in ears, sexual difficulties, skin inflammation/flaking or peeling, sensitivity to light, sleepiness, sore throat, taste alteration, thirst, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, vision changes, vomiting, welts, weight increase.
How should I take Cardizem?
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Take this medicine four times daily, before meals and at bedtime. Dosage should be increased gradually. This medicine may produce dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. This medicine may cause sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid exposure to the sun and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined. Contact your health care provider if irregular heartbeat, swelling of hands or feet, severe dizziness, constipation, nausea, low blood pressure, unusual bleeding or bruising, itching, rash, hives, or difficulty breathing occurs. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without checking with your health care provider. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
How should Cardizem be stored?
Store at room temperature 59 to 86 degrees F. Do not freeze.
General Information:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
