Angizem CD 120 Capsule (Diltiazem 120mg)

Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called ‘calcium channel blockers‘ used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain). High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is increased. The blood exerts pressure on the walls of blood vessels with increased pressure leading to hypertension. Angina pectoris 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).

Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s contains ‘Diltiazem’ which works by relaxing the blood vessels in your heart and body, which reduces your raised blood pressure. Besides this, Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s also lowers your irregular heart rate/rhythm and dilates your coronary arteries. As a result, your heart will have less burden and will be not too much overloaded to pump blood throughout your body. Together Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s lowers your blood pressure, thereby reducing your chest pain (angina).

Take Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s with or without food. The tablet form of Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s should not be chewed or broken but swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day. The injection form of Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. A topical form of Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s has to be taken as a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply it directly onto the affected area and gently massage it in. If Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s comes in contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately. You are advised to take Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s 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 headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, the fluid buildup (oedema), general weakness, being sick (nausea), and skin rash. 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.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s. People with low blood pressure (hypotension), recent heart attack, lung fluid buildup (pulmonary oedema), liver disease, and other heart problems like heart failure, slow heart rate, heart blockage should avoid taking Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s and should take advice from a doctor. Consume low table salt (sodium chloride) and low-fat diet while taking Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s. Avoid taking Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor, as he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s is not recommended for children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain)

Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called calcium channel blockers used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure), and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain). Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s 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. Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s improves the patient’s tolerance to exercise by keeping the blood pressure levels at normal. The heart rate does not change or is slightly lowered during maximal exercise. Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s does not have a negative inotropic effect (does not weaken the heart’s contractions). Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic hypotension effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Also, Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s does not cause reflex tachycardia (fast heart rate due to a drop in blood pressure).

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Oral tablet: Take Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day. Injection: Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self administer. Topical (cream/gel/ointment): Take a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply it directly onto the affected area and gently massage it in. If Angizem CD 120 Capsule 10’s comes in contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, the fluid buildup (oedema), general weakness, being sick (nausea), and skin rash. 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.