Herbesser Tablets 60mg

Medicine Name: Herbesser Tablets 60mg
Herbesser Tablets – Product Specification
Requires Prescription:
✔ Yes
Generic Name:
Diltiazem Hydrochloride (Diltiazem HCl)
Used For:
 Angina Pectoris (treatment and prevention)
 Mild to Moderate Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How It Works:
Diltiazem HCl is a calcium channel blocker (calcium antagonist) that:
 Lowers heart rate
 Dilates blood vessels (vasodilating action)
 Improves blood flow to the heart, reducing chest pain caused by lack of oxygen
 Improves arterial blood flow and helps lower blood pressure
 Once-daily dosing due to 24-hour sustained effect
Herbesser Tablets – Usage and Safety
Dosage:
 Active Ingredient: Diltiazem Hydrochloride
 Dosage and regimen to be prescribed by a healthcare professional
Side Effects:
Very Common (>1 in 10 patients):
 Peripheral edema (fluid accumulation in ankles, legs, or arms)
Common (≤1 in 10 patients):
 Dizziness, headache
 Heart conduction disorders (1st, 2nd, 3rd-degree AV block, bundle branch block)
 Palpitations, flushing
 Gastrointestinal issues: indigestion, belching, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain,
constipation
 Skin redness (erythema)
 Malaise, fatigue
Uncommon (≤1 in 100 patients):
 Nervousness, insomnia
 Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
 Orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing)
 Diarrhea, vomiting
 Elevated liver enzymes
Drug Interactions:
May interact with:
 Lithium, nitrate derivatives, alpha-blockers, amiodarone, digoxin, beta-blockers,
antiarrhythmics
 Theophylline, carbamazepine, cyclosporine, benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam,
triazolam)
 Methylprednisolone, statins, rifampicin, cimetidine, ranitidine
Indications:
 Treatment and prevention of angina pectoris
 Management of mild to moderate high blood pressure
Contraindications (When Not to Use):
Do not use if:
 Allergic to diltiazem or any excipients
 Signs of allergy include rash, difficulty breathing or swallowing, facial/lip/tongue/throat
swelling
Herbesser Tablets – Precautions and Warnings
Precautions:
 Inform your doctor if you have:
o History of heart failure
o Shortness of breath, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure
o Risk of kidney injury has been reported in such cases
Warnings:
1. Liver/Kidney Impairment:
 If you have impaired liver or kidney function, doctor may order regular monitoring
2. Missed Dose:
 Take it as soon as remembered
 Do not double dose
3. Drowsiness and Dizziness:
 May cause dizziness or fatigue
 Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you
Pregnancy Category:
 Always consult your physician before use
Storage:
✔ Yes
 Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat