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Prescribed for Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, Heart Failure. Cardizem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Angina, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, Heart Failure. May also be prescribed off label for Esophageal Spasm.

Aspirin relieves pain and inflammation and helps to thin the blood. It is used to treat and prevent a wide range of different conditions. Higher dosages are associated with stomach irritation and... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Cardizem side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: headache.

See the full isosorbide mononitrate side effects document.

See the full aspirin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $6.78
Cost* $677.54

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $0.51
Cost* $25.42

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 325 mg
Per Unit* $0.44
Cost* $4.44

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Rectal suppository

Brand Names
Other diltiazem brands include: Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac View more

N/A

 Acetylsalicylic Acid, Acuprin 81, Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever, Arthritis Pain, Ascriptin, Ascriptin Enteric, Ascriptin Maximum Strength, Aspergum, Aspi-Cor, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Aspirin Lite Coat, Aspirin Low Strength, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Bayer Advanced Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage, Bayer Children's Aspirin, Bayer Women's Aspirin With Calcium, Buffasal, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Bufferin Arthritis Strength, Bufferin Extra Strength, Bufferin Low Dose, Buffex, Durlaza, Easprin, Ecotrin, Ecotrin Adult Low Strength, Ecotrin Maximum Strength, Ecpirin, Empirin, Entaprin, Entercote, Extra Strength Bayer, Fasprin, Genacote, Gennin-FC, Genprin, Halfprin, Heartline, Medi-Seltzer, Migralex, Miniprin, Norwich Aspirin, St. Joseph 81 mg Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated, St. Joseph 81 mg Chewable Aspirin, Tri-Buffered Aspirin View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

4 hours

10 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
N
Category N Not classified

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

FDA Alerts (3)

Drug Interactions

A total of 632 drugs are known to interact with Cardizem:

  • 98 major drug interactions (292 brand and generic names)
  • 479 moderate drug interactions (3072 brand and generic names)
  • 55 minor drug interactions (193 brand and generic names)

A total of 175 drugs are known to interact with isosorbide mononitrate:

  • 8 major drug interactions (19 brand and generic names)
  • 165 moderate drug interactions (798 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

A total of 321 drugs are known to interact with aspirin:

  • 47 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
  • 228 moderate drug interactions (989 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can lower your blood pressure and add to the effects of dilTIAZem. You may experience... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 05, 1982

August 12, 1993

June 25, 1965

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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