Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60 mg|DILTITAB 60

Hypertension and chronic stable angina remain among the most common cardiovascular conditions affecting adults in India, requiring consistent, effective medication to prevent serious complications and improve day-to-day quality of life. To support patients managing these conditions, Steris Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. has developed DILTITAB 60, a calcium channel blocker medication with the active composition Diltiazem Hydrochloride 60 mg.

DILTITAB 60 is primarily used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and chronic stable angina, helping to relax blood vessels, reduce the heart's workload, and improve blood flow to the heart muscle. As a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, diltiazem hydrochloride offers a distinctive dual action on both blood vessels and heart rate, distinguishing it from some other calcium channel blocker options.

Product Information

Why Diltiazem Hydrochloride Is Important

Uncontrolled high blood pressure gradually damages blood vessels, strains the heart, and significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease over time — often without producing any obvious symptoms until serious damage has already occurred. Similarly, chronic stable angina, caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle during physical exertion or stress, can limit a person's ability to comfortably engage in everyday activities if left inadequately managed.

This is where diltiazem hydrochloride becomes particularly important. Unlike some calcium channel blockers that primarily act on blood vessels alone, diltiazem has a unique dual mechanism — it relaxes and widens blood vessels while also having a modest effect on slowing heart rate and reducing the heart's contractile force. This combined action makes it especially valuable for patients in India who need both effective blood pressure reduction and improved blood flow to the heart muscle, offering a more comprehensive cardiovascular benefit than medications that address only one of these mechanisms. For many patients, this dual action translates into meaningful relief from angina symptoms alongside reliable, sustained blood pressure control.

Key Benefits 

Diltiazem hydrochloride 60 mg offers several important benefits for patients managing hypertension and chronic stable angina.

What are the benefits of Diltiazem Hydrochloride?

• Dual cardiovascular action – Combines blood vessel relaxation with modest heart rate reduction, offering broader cardiovascular benefit.
• Effective blood pressure control – Helps lower and maintain healthier blood pressure levels through sustained vasodilation.
• Angina symptom relief – Improves blood flow to the heart muscle, helping reduce the frequency and severity of chest pain episodes.
• Reduced cardiac workload – Its heart rate-modulating effect helps ease overall strain on the heart, complementing its vasodilatory action.
• Suitable for combined hypertension and angina management – Particularly valuable for patients experiencing both conditions simultaneously.
• Well-established clinical use – Backed by decades of use across India and globally in cardiovascular medicine.
• Available in a convenient tablet form – Straightforward oral administration supports consistent daily treatment adherence.

Precautions & Warnings

• Inform your doctor about any history of heart block, severe bradycardia (very slow heart rate), or heart failure before starting diltiazem, as its dual action on heart rate requires careful evaluation in these conditions.
• Inform your doctor about any history of liver or kidney disease, as dosage adjustments may be necessary.
• Use caution when standing up quickly, as dizziness related to blood pressure changes can occur, particularly when starting treatment.
• Do not stop taking this medication abruptly without consulting your doctor, as sudden discontinuation can affect blood pressure and angina control.
• Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, particularly other heart rate-lowering medications like beta-blockers, digoxin, or other calcium channel blockers, due to the risk of additive effects on heart rate.
• Avoid grapefruit juice, as it can interact with diltiazem and affect its blood levels in the body.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication only under medical supervision.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is recommended throughout treatment, particularly during dose adjustments.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

Most patients tolerate DILTITAB 60 well when taken as directed, but some may experience mild side effects such as:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Swelling in the ankles or feet (peripheral edema)
• Flushing
• Mild constipation

These effects are often more noticeable when starting treatment and may lessen over time as the body adjusts.

Mechanism of Action

How it works: Diltiazem hydrochloride works by blocking calcium channels located in both vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle tissue. In blood vessel walls, this blockade prevents calcium ions from entering smooth muscle cells, which relaxes the vessels and widens them (vasodilation), reducing peripheral vascular resistance and lowering blood pressure. Simultaneously, diltiazem's action on calcium channels within the heart's conduction tissue and muscle cells produces a modest reduction in heart rate and the force of cardiac contraction, which decreases the heart's overall oxygen demand. This dual mechanism — vasodilation combined with reduced cardiac workload — is what distinguishes diltiazem from dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (like amlodipine), which act almost exclusively on blood vessels without significantly affecting heart rate. In patients with chronic stable angina, this combined effect helps improve the balance between oxygen supply and demand in the heart muscle, reducing the frequency of chest pain episodes while also providing effective, sustained blood pressure control.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Where can I buy Diltiazem Hydrochloride online?
You can purchase Diltiazem Hydrochloride through licensed online pharmacies or authorized pharmaceutical suppliers. Verify the strength, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date, and packaging before purchasing.

2. What is the price of Diltiazem Hydrochloride?
The price may vary depending on the brand, strength, formulation, pack size, manufacturer, seller, and applicable pharmacy charges. Check the current listed price before ordering.

3. Can I order Diltiazem Hydrochloride online?
Yes, Diltiazem Hydrochloride can be ordered online where legally available. Since it is generally a prescription medicine, purchase it through a licensed pharmacy and provide a valid prescription when required.

4. Is Diltiazem Hydrochloride available from Steris Healthcare?
Availability depends on Steris Healthcare's current product range and stock status. Contact Steris Healthcare or an authorized distributor to confirm availability, strength, formulation, and pack size.

5. What is Diltiazem Hydrochloride used for?
Diltiazem Hydrochloride is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina (chest pain). Depending on the formulation, it may also be used to help control certain abnormal heart rhythms.

6. What is the composition of Diltiazem Hydrochloride?
Diltiazem Hydrochloride contains Diltiazem Hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. The exact strength and inactive ingredients depend on the specific formulation.

7. Is a prescription required?
Diltiazem Hydrochloride is generally a prescription medicine and should be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow the prescribed strength and dosage carefully.

8. How should Diltiazem Hydrochloride be taken?
Take Diltiazem Hydrochloride exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosing schedule depends on the formulation and medical condition. Extended-release tablets or capsules should generally be swallowed whole unless your healthcare professional provides different instructions. Do not stop treatment suddenly without medical advice.

9. What should I know before buying Diltiazem Hydrochloride?
Before purchasing, check the exact strength, formulation, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date, packaging, and storage instructions. Inform your doctor about low blood pressure, slow heart rate, heart failure, liver or kidney problems, and all other medicines you take because diltiazem can interact with several medicines.

10. How can I order Diltiazem Hydrochloride online?
Order Diltiazem Hydrochloride through a licensed online pharmacy or authorized pharmaceutical supplier. Provide a valid prescription if required, select the prescribed formulation and strength, and verify the product and delivery details before completing your purchase.