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General Drug Information and Indications
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and certain abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats. Diltiazem is used in human medicine to treat high blood pressure, certain abnormal heart rhythms and chest pain/angina. Trade names for this drug include Cardizem, Dilacor or Tiazac.
Diltiazem decreases heart rate, and causes blood vessels to dilate.
Like many other drugs in veterinary medicine, this drug is not FDA approved for use in animals and is not available from a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer. Instead, it is compounded by a specialty pharmacy. .
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Give this medication to your pet exactly as your veterinarian prescribes. If you miss giving your pet a dose of diltiazem, give the next dose as soon as you remember or, if it is close to the next scheduled dose, return to the regular schedule. Do not double dose to catch up.
Wash your hands after giving your pet this medication.
Side Effects
Be sure to discuss any side effects with your veterinarian immediately.
Precautions
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. This drug should only be given to the animal for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medication to a person.Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Drug Interactions
Be sure to review with your veterinarian any medications or supplements your pet may be receiving.
Overdose
If you suspect your pet or another animal was overdosed accidentally or has eaten this medication inadvertently, contact your veterinarian or the A.S.P.C.A.'s Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435. Always bring the prescription container with you when you take your pet for treatment.
If you or someone else has accidentally ingested this medication call the National Capital Poison Center at 800.222.1222.
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Different strengths or dosage forms of diltiazem may have different storage requirements. Read the labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements of the prescription you receive.