Diltiazemdrug info

Diltiazem hydrochloride is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride is 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4(5H)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 450.99. Its structural formula is as follows: Diltiazem hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, methanol and chloroform. DILT-XR [Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (Once-a-day dosage)] complies with USP Drug Release Test #2. DILT-XR [Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (Once-a-day dosage)] contain multiple units of diltiazem HCI extended-release 60 mg, resulting in 120 mg, 180 mg, or 240 mg dosage strengths allowing for the controlled release of diltiazem HCI over a 24-hour period. Inactive Ingredients DILT-XR [Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (Once-a-day dosage)] also contain Black SW-9008/SW9009, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C Red # No.28, D&C Yellow # No.10, FD&C Blue # No.1, FD&C Red # No.40, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide. For oral administration.