Comparing Imdur vs Diltiazem
Imdur | Diltiazem |
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Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | Diltiazem |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina, Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. Imdur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Related suggestions Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis
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More about Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | More about Diltiazem | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Imdur has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Diltiazem has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 186 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Imdur side effects in more detail. |
See also: diltiazem side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all diltiazem prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
A total of 213 drugs are known to interact with Imdur:
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A total of 694 drugs are known to interact with diltiazem:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 12, 1993 |
November 05, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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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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