Suggest The Ideal Dosage Of Diltiazem

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 2016

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Mon, 5 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : I usually take 180 mg diltiazem 24 hr ER in the evening. This morning I meant to take a zinc pill and took a dose of diltiazem instead. Will that be a problem?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Check your blood pressure otherwise no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker drug. The drug is a safe drug and in maintenance doses higher doses are even used. You have taken the dose by accident and this would not cause any serious effects except reduction of blood pressure. Measure your blood pressure and if that's normal then no need to worry. Take plenty of water and fluids.

Even high doses of 480 mg are considered as safe.

Just avoid taking accidental doses in future. ;)

Thanks, hope this helps you please don't hesitate to ask again for more information.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (7 minutes later)

Thank you, that was reassuring. My BP on the med is usually 130 so I don't think it will go too low. I will take your advice to drink liquids.

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take proper fluids.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Just remain relaxed. Keep proper log of medicines. Fluids will keep BP in normal range.

Thanks

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar