Diltia XT is made by Watson Pharmaceuticals.
Diltia XT is part of a class of drugs called
calcium channel blockers. Diltia XT helps to slow down the rate at which
calcium moves into your heart and blood vessel walls. This, in turn, helps to relax the blood vessels, which improves blood flow and lowers
blood pressure. This also makes it easier for the heart to pump blood.
There are two basic types of calcium channel blockers, dihydropyridine and non-dihydropyridine. The most important difference between the two types is that non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers can slow down the heart rate, while dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers do not. Diltia XT is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, which means that it can decrease the heart rate. Because of this, Diltia XT is useful for treating certain types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
Some general considerations to keep in mind when taking Diltia XT include the following:
- Diltia XT comes in the form of a capsule and is taken by mouth once a day.
- It should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Diltia XT capsules are extended release and should not be broken, chewed, or crushed. Be sure to swallow them whole.
- This medication should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
- For this product to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It will not work if you stop taking it.
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