Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020
CARDIZEM CD (diltiazem hydrochloride) is a calcium ion cellular influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride is 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4(5H)one, 3(acetyloxy)5[2-(dimethylamino) ethyl]-2, 3-dihydro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl), monohydrochloride,(+)cis-.
The chemical structure is:
Diltiazem hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, methanol, and chloroform. It has a molecular weight of 450.98. CARDIZEM CD is formulated as a once-a-day extended-release capsule containing 120 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 110.3 mg diltiazem), 180 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 165.45 mg diltiazem), 240 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 220.6 mg diltiazem), 300 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 275.75 mg diltiazem), or 360 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 330.9 mg diltiazem).
Capsules also contain: black iron oxide (300 mg), FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, ethyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate copolymer, polysorbate, povidone, simethicone emulsion, sucrose stearate, talc, and titanium dioxide.
For oral administration.
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CARDIZEM CD (diltiazem hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules:
Distributed by: Bausch Health US, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA Manufactured by: Bausch Health Companies Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada |
Drug | Countries | |
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CARDIZEM | Australia, Brazil, Finland, New Zealand, United States |
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