Dilt 30mg Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Dilt 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Retain using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
Ordinary side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dilt 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Dilt
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dilt 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dilt 30mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dilt 30mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. Revisenative method of infant feeding should be considered.
Driving
CAUTION
Dilt 30mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dilt 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Dilt 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
FAQs:
Is Dilt 30mg Tablet a blood thinner?
No, Dilt 30mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).
Does Dilt 30mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Affirmative, Dilt 30mg Tablet may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Dilt 30mg Tablet then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
Is it better to take Dilt 30mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
It is recommended to take Dilt 30mg Tablet at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Does Dilt 30mg Tablet affect sleep?
Dilt 30mg Tablet may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.
Who should not take Dilt 30mg Tablet?
You should not take Dilt 30mg Tablet if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Dilt 30mg Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Dilt 30mg Tablet include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
How long do I need to take Dilt 30mg Tablet? Can I stop it on my own?
Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.
What should I avoid while taking Dilt 30mg Tablet?
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dilt 30mg Tablet. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Dilt 30mg Tablet causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Dilt 30mg Tablet.
What are the serious side effects of Dilt 30mg Tablet?
The serious side effects of Dilt 30mg Tablet include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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