DTM 30mg Tablet (Diltiazem)

DTM 30MG TABLET belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called ‘calcium channel blockers‘ used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain). High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is increased. The blood exerts pressure on the walls of blood vessels with increased pressure leading to hypertension. Angina pectoris or chest pain occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart, which is caused by narrowing or blockage of the heart’s arteries (coronary artery).

DTM 30MG TABLET contains ‘Diltiazem’ which works by relaxing the blood vessels in your heart and body, which reduces your raised blood pressure. Besides this, DTM 30MG TABLET also lowers your irregular heart rate/rhythm and dilates your coronary arteries. As a result, your heart will have less burden and will be not too much overloaded to pump blood throughout your body. Together DTM 30MG TABLET lowers your blood pressure, thereby reducing your chest pain (angina).

Take DTM 30MG TABLET with or without food. The tablet form of DTM 30MG TABLET should not be chewed or broken but swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day. The injection form of DTM 30MG TABLET will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. A topical form of DTM 30MG TABLET has to be taken as a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply it directly onto the affected area and gently massage it in. If DTM 30MG TABLET comes in contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately. You are advised to take DTM 30MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, the fluid buildup (oedema), general weakness, being sick (nausea), and skin rash. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking DTM 30MG TABLET. People with low blood pressure (hypotension), recent heart attack, lung fluid buildup (pulmonary oedema), liver disease, and other heart problems like heart failure, slow heart rate, heart blockage should avoid taking DTM 30MG TABLET and should take advice from a doctor. Consume low table salt (sodium chloride) and low-fat diet while taking DTM 30MG TABLET. Avoid taking DTM 30MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor, as he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. DTM 30MG TABLET is not recommended for children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain)

DTM 30MG TABLET belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called calcium channel blockers used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure), and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain). DTM 30MG TABLET works by inhibiting the movement of calcium ions across the heart muscle and smooth muscle linings of the blood vessels, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels making it easier for the blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This, in turn, helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. DTM 30MG TABLET improves the patient’s tolerance to exercise by keeping the blood pressure levels at normal. The heart rate does not change or is slightly lowered during maximal exercise. DTM 30MG TABLET does not have a negative inotropic effect (does not weaken the heart’s contractions). DTM 30MG TABLET helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic hypotension effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Also, DTM 30MG TABLET does not cause reflex tachycardia (fast heart rate due to a drop in blood pressure).

Dosage

DTM 30mg Tablet
DTM 90 SR Tablet

Oral tablet: Take DTM 30MG TABLET with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day. Injection: DTM 30MG TABLET will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self administer. Topical (cream/gel/ointment): Take a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply it directly onto the affected area and gently massage it in. If DTM 30MG TABLET comes in contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects headache, dizziness, slow heartbeat, the fluid buildup (oedema), general weakness, being sick (nausea), and skin rash. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.