Matzim LA Alternatives Compared
| Matzim LA (diltiazem) | Furosemide | Carvedilol |
|
|---|
| Matzim LA (diltiazem) | Furosemide | Carvedilol |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Prescription only
Prescribed for Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, High Blood Pressure. Matzim LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema... View more |
Prescription only
Carvedilol blocks both alpha and beta receptors which lowers blood pressure and improves how the heart pumps blood. It is not usually recommended for people with pre-existing breathing problems... View more |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| More about Matzim LA (diltiazem) | More about Furosemide | More about Carvedilol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Furosemide has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 201 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
View all Matzim LA side effects |
View all Furosemide side effects |
View all Carvedilol side effects |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drug Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Matzim LA prices |
View all Furosemide prices |
View all Carvedilol prices |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dosage Forms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other diltiazem brands include: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltzac, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac View more | Diaqua-2, Furoscix, Lasix | Coreg, Coreg CR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
6 hours |
1.5 hours |
3.1 hours |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
A total of 713 drugs are known to interact with Matzim LA:
|
A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Furosemide:
|
A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with Carvedilol:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
N/A |
July 01, 1966 |
September 14, 1995 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
N/A |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| More Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patient Resources | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional Resources | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
See also:
Jardiance
Jardiance (empagliflozin) is used to treat type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and reduce the ...
Farxiga
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral prescription medication that may be given to certain adults with ...
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Lasix
Lasix is a loop diuretic used to treat fluid retention from heart, liver, or kidney conditions, and ...
Entresto
Entresto is an oral combination heart medication that contains two blood pressure-lowering ...
Coreg
Coreg (carvedilol) is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). Includes ...
Norvasc
Norvasc (amlodipine) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina ...
Aldactone
Aldactone (spironolactone) is used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much ...
Coumadin
Coumadin is used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in veins and arteries. Learn ...
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.