Diltiazem

Diltiazem

Cardiovascular Prescription only ATC code: C08DB01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
60–120 mg
3× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Arrhythmia

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Can slow the heart rate
  • Ankle swelling is a known effect
  • Caution in heart failure
  • Headache is a common effect

Do not combine with

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.