Diltiazem Hydrochloride for Injection 5 mL Single-dose Vials 10/Box -Hikma (Rx)
Diltiazem(dil TYE a zem) treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by decreasing your heart rate, which decreases the amount of work your heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers.
Diltiazem Hydrochloride for Injection is used to control blood pressure and heart rate in a variety of cardiovascular conditions. It is a calcium channel blocker that works by preventing calcium from entering heart and muscle cells, which relaxes the blood vessels and allows blood to flow more freely. Diltiazem is used to treat conditions such as angina, high blood pressure, and abnormally fast heart rhythms. It can be used as a short-term or long-term treatment, and is available as an injectable or orally-dispersible form.