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What are the ingredients in diltiazem?
Each diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsule, USP, for oral administration, contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonio methacrylate copolymer NF, type A, ammonio methacrylate copolymer NF, type B, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, triethyl citrate.
What is diltiazem hydrochloride ointment?
Diltiazem hydrochloride cream is used to promote healing and reduce the pain of the small cut or tear that has occurred in the skin inside your anus – also known as an ‘anal fissure’.
Does diltiazem ointment lower blood pressure?
Doctors commonly prescribe diltiazem to treat high blood pressure and to control the type of chest pain known as angina.
Is diltiazem a ointment?
Diltiazem ointment (Cardizem) is a calcium channel class of medication we use to help heal anal fissures, promote wound healing, or treat external thrombosed hemorrhoids.
What is the brand name for diltiazem?
Diltiazem oral capsule is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drugs Cardizem CD and Taztia XT. Diltiazem oral tablet is available as the brand-name drug Cardizem. The extended-release form of diltiazem oral capsule is also available as a generic drug.
What is the difference between diltiazem and diltiazem hcl?
(2) The rate of adverse effect was 12.5% in diltiazem SR group and 14.4% in diltiazem HCL group. It is concluded that the two different types of diltiazem have similar effect in the treatment of angina pectoris. However, it is more convenient to take diltiazem SR than diltiazem HCL as the former needs only twice a day.
How do you take diltiazem 2% ointment?
Apply a small amount to your finger (approximately 2.5cm) and place the cream just inside the anus, at the entrance. A finger covering, such as cling film or a disposable glove may be used to apply the ointment. Use the cream twice a day every day (morning and evening) for 2 months.
How does nifedipine ointment work?
Nifedipine works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the internal anal sphincter so the fissure can heal. Your doctor will prescribe nifedipine as a 0.2% ointment. The medication should be used twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
How do you apply diltiazem ointment?
What is a substitute for diltiazem?
Cardizem Alternatives Compared
| Cardizem diltiazem | Isosorbide mononitrate |
|---|---|
| Other diltiazem brands include: Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac View more | N/A |
How do you use diltiazem ointment?
What is a good substitute for diltiazem?
Furosemide.
What is diltiazem 2%?
Diltiazem hydrochloride 2% cream is used to promote the healing of the tear that has occurred in the skin of the anus, and reduce the symptoms of pain caused by the tear. The tear in the skin lining the anus is called an ‘anal fissure’.
Can diltiazem cure fissure?
Conclusion: This study shows that topical 2% diltiazem is an effective and safe treatment for chronic anal fissure in patients who have failed topical 0.2% GTN. The need for sphincterotomy can be avoided in up to 70% of cases.
What is nifedipine 0.2 ointment used for?
Nifedipine ointment is used to treat anal fissures. Anal fissures are tears in the lining of the anal canal (opening through which stool leaves the body) that are often associated with tension and spasms in the internal anal sphincter (muscle surrounding the anal canal).
How quickly does diltiazem ointment work?
In keeping with earlier reports[11-13], topical 2% diltiazem gel in this study provided earlier pain relief, with a significant reduction in pain after 1 wk and preceded the significant healing rate of chronic anal fissure observed at 6 wk of treatment.
Which ointment is best for fissures?
Lidocaine is the most commonly prescribed topical anaesthetic for anal fissures. It comes in the form of either a gel or an ointment, and is usually only used for a short time (a few days).
What is diltigesic 2% gel used for?
Diltigesic 2% Gel is used rectally to relieve pain caused due to anal fissures or tears on the wall of the rectum. This medicine also helps to relieve anal spasm. What is it prescribed for?
What is a diltigesic organogel?
Diltigesic Organogel is used for the treatment of anal fissures (tear in the lining of the anus). It promotes healing and reduces the associated symptoms by increasing the blood flow to the lining of the anus.
What are the side effects of diltigesic 2% cream?
About Diltigesic 2% Cream 1 light headedness. 2 Problems with breathing. 3 nausea and weakness. 4 dark urine and stool. 5 pain in the stomach. 6 (more items)
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