Cardizem 120mg

Cardizem 120mg (Diltiazem)

What is Cardizem 120mg

Cardizem 120mg is a prescription medication used for high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart rhythm problems. It contains diltiazem hydrochloride, a calcium channel blocker that helps your heart beat more steady and lowers pressure inside your arteries.

It’s also used a lot for people who have atrial fibrillation (afib), where the heart beats too fast and out of rhythm. Cardizem 120mg is a higher-strength tablet, usually prescribed when lower doses like 60mg or 90mg aren’t enough to control symptoms.

It helps manage chest pain (angina) by getting more oxygen to your heart and helps bring down fast heart rates. This pill is meant for daily use, not emergencies.

It takes time to work, but it gives steady, dependable support once your dose is set. Sanford Pharmacy has cardizem 120mg in stock – both diltiazem brand name and generic, always sent sealed and on time.

Drug class

Cardizem 120mg belongs to the calcium channel blocker class, specifically the nondihydropyridine type. These meds work by relaxing heart muscle and blood vessel walls. That helps reduce heart rate and blood pressure without dropping things too fast.

What are the benefits of Cardizem 120mg

Cardizem 120mg gives your heart and blood vessels a break. If your heart’s been beating too fast, working too hard, or your pressure stays high even with other meds, this stronger dose can help. One of the most important diltiazem 120mg uses is for people with afib — this med slows the rhythm and helps get things back in control.

It’s also used for chest pain that comes from lack of oxygen to the heart, known as angina. It lets blood flow better and helps prevent those sudden, sharp chest pains. Another big plus — Cardizem 120mg doesn’t mess with your energy or mood the way some beta blockers do.

And when your rhythm and pressure are stable, you feel better doing everyday stuff — walking, climbing stairs, working. Sanford Pharmacy carries this dose in stock and doesn’t mess around with delivery. You get what was prescribed — no surprise substitutes.

Available strengths

Cardizem 30 mg
Cardizem 60 mg
Cardizem 90 mg 
Cardizem 120 mg
Cardizem 180 mg 

How Does Cardizem 120mg Work

Cardizem 120mg works by blocking the flow of calcium into the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. When calcium gets blocked, muscles relax. This lowers blood pressure and slows down the heartbeat.

If your heart’s beating too fast or out of rhythm — like with afib — Cardizem helps slow it down to a normal pace. That keeps your heart from wearing itself out. The blood pressure comes down because the blood vessels are more relaxed and open, so blood moves smoother and the heart doesn’t have to work as hard to push it through.

This also helps the heart get more oxygen. When the heart is relaxed and pumping steady, it uses less oxygen and works more efficiently. That’s why Cardizem 120mg is used for chest pain from angina — the heart gets what it needs without hurting.

That’s how diltiazem hydrochloride works — it lowers pressure, slows heart rate, and keeps blood moving like it should.

Onset of action

Cardizem 120mg usually starts working within 30 minutes to an hour. It might take longer to feel the full effect, especially if you’re taking it for rhythm control. You may not feel the change right away, but your heart’s getting the support it needs from the first dose.

How to Use Cardizem 120mg

Most people take Cardizem 120mg once or twice a day depending on what their doctor says. This depends on how your body responds and what you’re using it for — pressure, afib, or angina.

Always swallow the tablet whole. Don’t chew it or break it. Take it with water, and try to take it the same time every day. You can take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, try taking it after a meal or small snack.

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it’s close to the next one, skip the missed dose — don’t double up. That can drop your pressure or heart rate too far.

Sanford Pharmacy includes full instructions and safety info with every order, no missing strips or random substitutions.

Available forms

Cardizem comes in 30mg, 60mg, 90mg, and 120mg tablets. It also comes in extended-release capsules and hospital IV drips like cardizem drip 120 mg. Sanford stocks the cardizem 120mg pill — both brand and diltiazem generic.

How this product differs from others

⭐ Cardizem 120mg treats multiple heart problems at once. Some meds only control blood pressure, but Cardizem works on heart rate, rhythm, and angina too. That makes it more useful for people with multiple heart issues.

⭐ Also, it doesn’t usually cause the kind of fatigue that beta blockers can. You can stay active without feeling like you’ve got weights tied to your feet. It doesn’t mess with your mood or breathing like some meds do.

⭐ Plus, it’s safe for long-term use when taken right. Sanford carries both diltiazem brand name and generic, so you always have options that work for you.

Dosage Information

💊 Your doctor may start you on a lower dose like 60mg and then move to cardizem dosage 120mg if needed. Some patients take it once daily, others split the dose into two times a day. Don’t change the dose yourself.

💊 (i) Missed dose instructions
If you forget a dose of Cardizem 120mg, take it when you remember unless it’s close to the next one. Don’t take two doses at the same time. It could lower your heart rate too much.

💊 (ii) Overdose symptoms
Too much diltiazem can slow your heart down too far. You may feel faint, weak, or even pass out. If that happens, get medical help fast.

Storage Information

✔️ Keep Cardizem 120mg in its original strip, sealed tight.
✔️ Store it at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
✔️ Don’t leave it in the bathroom or anywhere damp.
✔️ Sanford only ships sealed packs, no loose tablets or broken boxes.

Warnings and precautions

📍 Don’t take Cardizem 120mg if you have certain heart rhythm problems like sick sinus syndrome or AV block unless you’ve got a pacemaker. It may slow your heart too much.

📍 If you’re on other meds that lower heart rate, like beta blockers or digoxin, be careful — your doctor might adjust your dose. People with liver or kidney disease may need a lower dose. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask their doctor before using this med.

📍 If you feel dizzy, faint, or have trouble breathing, talk to your doctor right away. Sanford Pharmacy includes a proper safety sheet with your meds.

Drug-to-drug interactions

Diltiazem 120mg can interact with beta blockers, some statins, seizure meds, and antibiotics. Always give your doctor a full list of what you’re taking. Some combos can slow your heart too much or cause pressure to drop too far.

Drug-to-food interactions

Avoid grapefruit juice while using Cardizem 120mg — it can raise the levels of the drug in your blood and cause side effects. Also limit alcohol. It can drop your pressure more than you’d expect.

Side Effects

🚨 slow heart rate
🚨 low blood pressure
🚨 swollen ankles or feet
🚨 dizziness
🚨 fatigue
🚨 nausea
🚨 headache
🚨 constipation
🚨 rash
🚨 rare – trouble breathing, fainting, chest tightness

Most diltiazem side effects are mild and fade with time. But don’t ignore anything serious. Call your doctor if something doesn’t feel right.

Conclusion

Cardizem 120mg is a strong, steady med that helps with high blood pressure, heart rhythm control, and chest pain. It slows down a racing heart, opens up blood vessels, and helps your heart pump without overworking.

That means fewer angina attacks, more stable pressure, and less risk of your heart wearing out too soon.

Whether you're taking it for cardizem for afib or blood pressure that just won’t stay down, this pill can help you feel more in control. Sanford Pharmacy keeps both brand and diltiazem generic stocked and ready.

They don’t switch meds without telling you, they ship fast, and they don’t mess around with half-full boxes or missing strips.

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