Cardizem 60mg

Cardizem 60mg (Diltiazem)

What is Cardizem 60mg

Cardizem 60mg is a prescription pill used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain from angina, and irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation. It contains diltiazem hydrochloride, which helps open up blood vessels and slows the heart when it’s going too fast.

Doctors use Cardizem 60mg in people who need steady control of both blood pressure and heart rhythm. It’s one of those meds that’s been used for years because it works well, especially when your heart’s working overtime.

Some folks take it short-term, others long-term depending on the condition. Whether you're managing afib or just need help keeping your numbers stable, this med has your back.

You can order Cardizem 60mg from Sanford Pharmacy with no games. They’ve got the brand and diltiazem generic versions, and they won’t ship you something different than what was prescribed.

Drug class

Cardizem 60mg belongs to the calcium channel blocker class. It’s in the nondihydropyridine group, which means it slows heart rate along with lowering blood pressure.

These meds help the heart muscle relax by stopping calcium from going into the heart cells.

What are the benefits of Cardizem 60mg

Cardizem 60mg helps lower blood pressure, control heart rhythm, and reduce chest pain. One of the top diltiazem 60mg uses is for slowing down a fast heart rate, especially in conditions like cardizem for afib.

It helps the heart pump in a more efficient rhythm and keeps oxygen moving through the body better. It also lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which reduces the pressure the heart has to fight against.

That means your heart doesn’t have to work as hard. Cardizem also improves angina symptoms, which is chest pain from not enough oxygen getting to the heart muscle. With this med, many people can walk longer or go up stairs without pain or breathlessness.

Doctors also use it during surgery or emergencies as a cardizem drip 60 mg, but this tablet form is for daily use. Sanford Pharmacy stocks the pill form, full strength, with no swap outs unless your doctor ordered generic.

Available strengths

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

How Does Cardizem 60mg Work

Cardizem 60mg works by blocking calcium from entering the muscle cells in your heart and blood vessels. Calcium makes these muscles tighten, and when they’re tight, your heart works harder and your blood pressure goes up.

By blocking the calcium, diltiazem hydrochloride helps your blood vessels relax and your heart slow down. If you have a fast heartbeat, especially from atrial fibrillation, diltiazem 60mg brings it down to a normal pace. That helps reduce symptoms like pounding in the chest, breathlessness, or dizziness.

Cardizem also helps prevent angina attacks by increasing blood flow to the heart muscle. When your heart isn’t under pressure and is beating in rhythm, it uses oxygen better and doesn’t hurt as much. 

This medicine doesn’t cure heart problems, but it helps manage them so your heart gets a break. That’s why cardizem 60mg is used both for blood pressure and rhythm. It treats both, not just one.

Onset of action

Most people feel the effects of Cardizem 60mg within 30 to 60 minutes after taking it. Heart rate may slow, and blood pressure starts to drop slightly.

Chest pain often starts to improve within an hour if taken for angina. For long-term heart rhythm issues, full results can take a few days.

How to Use Cardizem 60mg

Take Cardizem 60mg exactly how your doctor told you. Most patients take it three or four times a day because the 60mg version is short-acting. If you’re taking it for blood pressure or heart rate control, don’t skip doses.

Try to take each dose at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food, but if you get nausea, try it with a snack. Swallow the pill whole with water — don’t crush, chew, or break it.

That could mess with how the medicine is absorbed. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's too close to the next one. Don’t double up to make up for a missed pill. 

Sanford Pharmacy sends clear directions and proper packaging, and if you ever have questions, their team is fast to respond.

Available forms

Cardizem comes in 30mg, Cardizem 60mg, 90mg, and 120mg tablets. It’s also available in extended-release capsules and IV drip forms like cardizem drip 60 mg for hospitals.

Sanford stocks the 60mg tablet form — both brand and diltiazem generic.

How this product differs from others

⭐ Unlike some blood pressure pills, Cardizem 60mg also helps control fast or irregular heart rhythms. That’s why cardizem used for afib is so common.

⭐ Some meds just lower blood pressure, but Cardizem 60mg works on both the rate and rhythm. It also doesn’t hit you too hard or drop pressure too fast. It’s one of the few calcium channel blockers that treats both hypertension and heart rhythm issues at once.

⭐ And unlike beta-blockers, it doesn’t usually cause fatigue or lower mood. Sanford lets you choose between brand or generic, and they don’t substitute without asking.

Dosage Information

💊 Doctors usually start patients on cardizem dosage 60mg three to four times a day. That’s because this form doesn’t last all day like the extended-release versions. Your doctor may raise or lower your dose depending on how your pressure or rhythm responds.

💊 (i) Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless you’re close to the next one. If it’s close, skip the missed dose. Don’t take two together.

💊 (ii) Overdose
Too much diltiazem can cause a dangerously slow heart rate or low pressure. You might feel dizzy, faint, or extremely weak. Call your doctor or emergency room right away.

Storage Information

✔️ Keep Cardizem 60mg in its original strip or bottle. Room temp is fine — just don’t store it somewhere hot or humid.

✔️ Avoid the bathroom. Keep it out of reach from kids or pets.

✔️ Sanford ships fresh stock in sealed strips.

✔️ No broken tablets or opened packs.

Warnings and precautions

📍 Don’t take Cardizem 60mg if you have sick sinus syndrome or AV block unless you have a pacemaker. It slows the heart, so if you already have slow rhythm, it could cause problems.

📍 Tell your doctor if you’ve got liver or kidney problems — you might need dose adjustments. If you’re taking other heart meds, especially beta blockers or digoxin, be careful — these can interact and make your heart rate too slow.

📍 If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor first. Also tell them about all meds you take — some diltiazem 60mg interactions can be serious. Sanford includes proper warnings with each order.

Drug-to-drug interactions

Diltiazem can interact with heart drugs like beta blockers, statins, seizure meds, and antibiotics like erythromycin. Tell your doctor everything you take — even over-the-counter meds or herbs.

Drug-to-food interactions

Don’t drink grapefruit juice while on diltiazem 60mg — it can raise the drug level in your blood. Also be careful with alcohol. It can make side effects like dizziness worse.

Side Effects

🚨 slow heartbeat
🚨 dizziness
🚨 nausea
🚨 swelling in legs or ankles
🚨 flushing
🚨 constipation
🚨 fatigue
🚨 headache
🚨 low blood pressure
🚨 rare: rash or breathing issues

Most diltiazem side effects are mild and go away. If you feel too dizzy, short of breath, or faint, call your doctor right away.

Conclusion

Cardizem 60mg is a trusted heart medicine that helps control blood pressure and manage heart rate at the same time. Whether you’re using it for afib, angina, or just steady pressure control, it works across the board.

The active diltiazem hydrochloride helps your heart beat steady and your blood flow stay smooth. With regular use, you’ll feel more in control, less tired, and better protected from future heart problems.

Order Cardizem 60mg now from Sanford Pharmacy — they don’t switch your meds without asking, they ship fast, and they always send full packs with proper labeling.

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