Viazem XL 240mg
Prolonged release capsule, hard. Blue-green and lavender opaque colourless. Each capsule is printed on the cap and body, in white ink, with Viazem XL 240.
- Revised
- 15/10/2015
- Source updated
- 20 Oct 2015
- MA number
- PL 00240/0377
- ATC
- C08DB01
- Legal status
- Prescription only medicine
Indications
Concepts (26)
+BreastfeedingContraindicated
recipitate ventricular tachycardia. Diltiazem is contraindicated in combination with ivabradine (see section 4.5) Diltiazem should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to diltiazem. Diltiazem should not be used during pregnancy, by women of child-bearing potential, or by women who are breastfeeding.
Source SmPC ↗+Heart conditionsContraindicated
Diltiazem depresses atrioventricular node conduction and is therefore contraindicated in patients with severe bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), sick sinus syndrome, congestive heart failure, and left ventricular failure with second or third degree AV or sino-atrial block, except in the presence of a functioning pacemaker. Diltiazem is also contraindicated in left ventricular failure with pulmonary stasis as diltiazem may have mild negative effects on contractility. Diltiazem is contraindicated in acute complicated myocardial infarction (e.g. bradycardia hypotension, congestive heart failure/reduced LV function), pulmonary congestion, hypotension (<90 mmHg syst
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Storage and shelf life
§6.3 — Shelf life
3 years
§6.4 — Special precautions for storage
Do not store above 25°C. Store in original package in a dry place away from any heat source, e.g. direct sunlight, heaters, steam, etc.