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Important information about diltiazemDo not use diltiazem if you have certain heart conditions such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker), low blood pressure, or if you have recently had a heart attack. Before taking diltiazem, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or congestive heart failure.Diltiazem can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop taking diltiazem without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking diltiazem suddenly, your condition may become worse. Diltiazem may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using diltiazem even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Before taking diltiazemDo not use this medication if you are allergic to diltiazem, or if you have:

 

certain heart conditions, especially "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker);

 

low blood pressure; or

 

if you have recently had a heart attack.

Before taking diltiazem, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

 

kidney disease;

liver disease; or

 

congestive heart failure.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use diltiazem, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.FDA pregnancy category C. Diltiazem may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Diltiazem can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use diltiazem without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take diltiazem?

Take diltiazem exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from diltiazem.Take diltiazem with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-delivery or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. If you have trouble swallowing a diltiazem capsule whole, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

It is important to use diltiazem regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.Do not stop taking diltiazem without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking diltiazem suddenly, your condition may become worse. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using diltiazem even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Diltiazem may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

To be sure diltiazem is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney and liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.Store diltiazem at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of diltiazem.

What happens if I overdose?Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a diltiazem overdose may include slow heartbeat, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling light-headed, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking diltiazem?Diltiazem can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking diltiazem. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diltiazem and lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Diltiazem side effectsGet emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

 

fast or slow heartbeats;

 

feeling light-headed, fainting;

 

fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

 

feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

 

swelling, rapid weight gain; or

 

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

 

 

stuffy nose;

 

skin rash or itching;

 

dizziness, headache, tired feeling;

 

nausea; or

 

warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect diltiazem?

Before taking diltiazem, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

 

 

amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone);

 

cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);

 

cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);

 

dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol);

 

digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);

 

lovastatin (Mevacor);

 

midazolam (Versed) or triazolam (Halcion);

 

rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater) or rifabutin (Mycobutin);

 

St. John's wort;

 

antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin), metronidazole (Flagyl, Protostat), azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral);

 

antidepressants such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft);

 

HIV /AIDS medicine such as amprenavir (Agenerase), delavirdine (Rescriptor), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), nevirapine (Viramune), ritonavir (Norvir), or saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase);

 

seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); or

 

a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use diltiazem, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect diltiazem. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

 

Your pharmacist has information about diltiazem written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Diltiazem is available with a prescription generically and under the brand names Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Diltia XT, and Dilacor XR. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about diltiazem, especially if it is new to you.

 

 

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Never share your medicines with others and only use this medication for the condition prescribed.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.Copyright 1996-2006 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 8.03. Revision 04/25/2007 10:19:17 AM.

 

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Tainted pills hit U.S. mainland + NEWS

 

Tainted pills hit U.S. mainland

 

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http://www.laleva.org/eng/toxic_substances.htmlFebruary 5, 2008

The first warning sign came when a sharp-eyed worker sorting pills noticed that the odd blue flecks dotting the finished drug capsules matched the paint on the factory doors.

After the flecks were spotted again on the capsules, a blood-pressure medication called diltiazem, the plant began placing covers over drugs in carts in its manufacturing areas.

But the factory owner, Canadian drug maker Biovail Corp., never tried to find out whether past shipments of the drug were contaminated - or prevent future contamination, according to U.S. regulators.

Thirteen of the 20 best-selling drugs in the United States come from plants on this island. But an investigation by The Associated Press has found dozens of examples over four years of lapses in quality control in the Puerto Rican pharmaceutical industry, which churns out $35 billion of drugs each year, most of it for sale as part of the $300 billion market in the U.S.

An AP review of 100 pages of Food and Drug Administration reports shows even modern drug plants here under the watch of U.S. regulators have failed to keep laboratories sterile and have exported tainted pills. ... Continue

Posted by sal on February 6, 2008 01:52 PM | Comments (0)

Top-secret Livermore anti-germ lab opens

 

San Francisco Chronicle February 3, 2008 By David Perlman

A high-security laboratory where deadly microbes are being grown by scientists seeking defenses against terrorist attacks began operating in Livermore last week without public announcement, and opponents said Friday that they will go to federal court in an effort to close the facility down.

Built inside the closed campus of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the facility has been controversial ever since it was first proposed by homeland security officials more than five years ago. Tri-Valley CARES, the East Bay watchdog group that has long fought nuclear weapons research there, has led the fight against it with protests and legal actions.

The facility is known as a Biosafety-level 3 laboratory where highly trained workers, high-tech airlocks and extremely rigorous safety measures are required by federal rules in order to contain any of more than 40 potentially lethal disease-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi stored inside.

The National Nuclear Security Administration, an agency of the Energy Department, which oversees the Livermore site, announced Monday only that it had "granted approval" for Livermore to begin operating its new biosafety laboratory. ... Continue

Posted by sal on February 4, 2008 04:17 PM | Comments (0)

Care homes sedating Alzheimer patients with 'chemical cosh' which could lead to early death

 

DailyMail By JENNY HOPE February 4, 2008

Dangerous drugs are being prescribed to sedate thousands of Alzheimer's sufferers in care homes, campaigners claimed yesterday.

An official inquiry will be told today that the use of the so-called "chemical cosh" has serious side effects and can even lead to premature death.

The campaigners say that dementia patients with behavioural problems are being "killed" to make life easier for staff looking after them.

The antipsychotic drugs at the centre of the claims are not licensed for the treatment of Alzheimer's and instead are prescribed to control agitation, delusions, sleep disturbance and aggression.

Growing concern about the misuse of antipsychotic drugs has led to the inquiry by the all-party parliamentary group on dementia. ... Continue

Posted by sal on February 4, 2008 02:01 PM | Comments (0)

Lilly in Settlement Talks With U.S.

 

The New York Times January 30, 2008 By ALEX BERENSON

Eli Lilly and federal prosecutors are discussing a settlement of a civil and criminal investigation into the company’s marketing of the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa that could result in Lilly’s paying more than $1 billion to federal and state governments.

If a deal is reached, the fine would be the largest ever paid by a drug company for breaking the federal laws that govern how drug makers can promote their medicines.

Several people involved in the investigation confirmed the settlement discussions. They insisted on anonymity because they have not been authorized to talk about the negotiations.

Zyprexa has serious side effects and is approved only to treat people with schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder. But documents from Lilly show that between 2000 and 2003, Lilly encouraged doctors to prescribe Zyprexa to people with age-related dementia, as well as people with mild bipolar disorder who had previously been diagnosed only as depressed. ... Continue