Dazil (Diltiazem)


Brand Name: Dazil

Generic Name: Diltiazem

Manufacturer/Agent: Aegis Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 60mg

Pack size: 50

Trade Price: KES 525.00

Retail Price: @ KES 14.00


Class: Vasodilators (Cardiovascular drugs)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Latiazem (hcl)

Molecular Formulae: C22H26N2O4.HCL = 451.0

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. pregnancy. sick sinus syndrome. 2nd or 3rd degree heart block. caution in pre-existing hypotension, diabetes. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Indications/Uses: Angina, essential hypertension; initially 30mg tid, before meals, adjusted for optimum results. some arrhythmias.

Interactions: Potentiates cns depressants

Side Effects: Bradycardia. ankle oedema. gastro-intestinal disturbances. flushing. rash. nausea. headache.