Diltiazemdrug info
24 HR diltiazem hydrochloride 240 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
What it is used for
Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Diltiazem hydrochloride may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medications, such as diuretics. Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of chronic stable angina.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective April 29, 2026. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Diltiazem hydrochloride, USP is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride, USP is 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4(5 H )one, 3-(acetyloxy)-5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2,3-dihydro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, monohydrochloride, (+)-cis-. Its molecular formula is C 22 H 26 N 2 O 4 S
HCl and its molecular weight is 450.98. Its structural formula is as follows: Diltiazem hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in chloroform, formic acid, methanol and water, sparingly soluble in dehydrated ethanol and insoluble in ether. Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP contain 120 mg or 180 mg or 240 mg diltiazem hydrochloride and are formulated for the controlled release of diltiazem hydrochloride over a 24-hour period. Inactive Ingredients: Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP contain lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. The 120 mg, 180 mg and 240 mg capsule shells contain FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 3, FD&C Red 40, titanium dioxide and gelatin. Additionally, 120 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Yellow 6, 180 mg and 240 mg capsule shell contains D&C Red 33. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing shellac, iron oxide black and potassium hydroxide. For oral administration. Meets USP Dissolution Test 32. diltiazem-str.jpg
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective April 29, 2026. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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