Cardizem Alternatives Compared
| Cardizem | Isosorbide mononitrate | Aspirin |
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| Cardizem diltiazem | Isosorbide mononitrate | Aspirin |
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Prescribed for Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. 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 |
Choose a suggestion below Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis
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| More about Cardizem (diltiazem) | More about Isosorbide mononitrate | More about Aspirin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Cardizem has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Isosorbide mononitrate has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 79 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect. |
Aspirin has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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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. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Cardizem prices and generic prices |
View all isosorbide mononitrate prices |
View all aspirin prices |
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| 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 |
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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, Vazalore 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
4 hours |
10 hours |
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| CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 656 drugs are known to interact with Cardizem:
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with isosorbide mononitrate:
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A total of 328 drugs are known to interact with aspirin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 05, 1982 |
August 12, 1993 |
June 25, 1965 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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