Comparing Diltiazem vs Hydrocortisone Topical
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Prescription only
Diltiazem may be used for the treatment of high blood pressure or chronic stable angina. Rhinitis, headache, and constipation are commonly reported side effects. Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Proctitis, Pruritus, Dermatitis, Eczema, Intertrigo, Skin Rash, Allergies, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Gingivitis, Psoriasis... View more |
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| More about Diltiazem | More about Hydrocortisone topical | ||||||||||||||||
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Diltiazem has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 189 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Diltiazem side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Cardizem, 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 | Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquaphor Itch Relief, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Cortaid with Aloe, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Eczema Medicated, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hemmorex-HC, Hemril-30, Hydroxate Gel, Hydroxym Cream, Hydroxym Gel, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, NuCort, NuCort with Aloe, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 713 drugs are known to interact with Diltiazem:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocortisone topical:
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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 |
July 28, 1953 |
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N/A |
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1 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.
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