Diltiazem is preferred when other medicines like glyceryl trinitrate are not effective in treating anal fissures
Read the latest news and reviews about the drug as well as potential side effects
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker medication that treats chest pain and high blood pressure
Michael Cutler, DO, PhD
Cimetidine (Tagamet) is an over-the-counter medication used to prevent
USES: Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain
Leg cramps are characterized by sudden muscle
There no commercially manufactured formulation of topical 2% diltiazem has been approved yet by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of anal fissure, prescriptions for the medication need to be compounded
Our Diltiazem cream is available in two strengths: 2% and 0
Medicines
The active ingredient in these tablets is diltiazem hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called ‘calcium-channel blockers’
Diltiazem is used alone or together with other medicines to treat angina (severe chest pain) or hypertension (high blood pressure)
It breaks the cycle of spasm by relaxing the internal anal sphincter and reducing resting anal pressure
5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg, taken as needed
It can also be used to lower your blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels
Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor
They’re only available with a prescription from your healthcare provider
Drugs
Before you buy any medicines or take any 'over-the-counter' remedies, please check with a pharmacist that they are suitable for you to take
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