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- Angina is one of many causes of chest pain.
- Angina is chest pain that is a result of inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
- Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), exercise stress test, stress echocardiography, stress thallium, and cardiac catheterization are important in the diagnosis of angina.
- Treatment of angina includes rest, medications, angioplasty, and/or coronary artery bypass surgery.
Introduction to angina
Angina is one of the serious causes of chest pain. “Angina” is an abbreviation of angina pectoris, a Latin term for “squeezing of the chest.” Chest pain is a common symptom caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, blood clots i...
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Cardizem LA Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Cardizem LA (diltiazem hydrochloride) is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders. It is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, nausea, flushing, and headache.
Cardizem LA is an extended-release formulation intended for once-a-day administration. Dose depends on the condition being treated and the patient's response. Adult oral doses range between 120 and 480 mg daily. Cardizem LA may interact with amiodarone, buspirone, carbamazepine, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin, lovastatin, rifampin, quinidine, sedatives, antibiotics, antifungals, beta-blockers, or HIV/AIDS medicine. During pregnancy, Cardizem LA should be used only when prescribed. This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Cardizem LA Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Cardizem LA (diltiazem) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medications.
Cardizem LA (diltiazem) is indicated for the management of chronic stable angina.
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Cardizem LA Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast or slow heartbeats;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- swelling, rapid weight gain; or
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, da...
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Cardizem LA Consumer Information: Uses
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise.
Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure.
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