Dilti is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Dilti have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dilti. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dilti can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Dilti go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dilti is Mild for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Dilti related warnings talks about Dilti's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dilti is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Dilti have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Dilti may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Dilti, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dilti is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dilti is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dilti safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Dilti.
Is the use of Dilti safe during breastfeeding?
Dilti does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Dilti on the Kidneys?
Dilti is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Dilti on the Liver?
Dilti is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dilti on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dilti on the heart have been reported.
Dilti should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dilti unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dilti habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dilti has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dilti as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dilti only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dilti cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dilti
Some foods when eaten with Dilti can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dilti
Taking alcohol with Dilti can be dangerous.
Dilti may increase the blood level and effect of sildenafil if taken together. So, you are advised to take it on the doctor's recommendation.
No, Dilti does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Dilti might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while the diabetic patient might have some problem. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, Dilti can cause edema (swelling). It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in face, eyes, lips, tongue, hands, arms, feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to diltiazem consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema (swelling) are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema (swelling) are high.
No, Dilti does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason.
Yes, Dilti can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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