Cartia Xt Coupon & Discounts

Cartia Xt Information:

• What

Cartia XT is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina, and it is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. Cartia XT works by relaxing the blood vessels and helps to lower your heart rate. This medication also helps to increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart so the heart does not have to pump as hard.

High blood pressure is a common condition, and when not treated it can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. Lowering blood pressure can help to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days,eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, not smoking, and consuming alcohol in moderation.

Cartia XT is also sometimes used to treat certain types of arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). This medication may also be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

• How

Cartia XT comes in tablet form and should be taken by mouth once a day or as prescribed by your doctor. You should take Cartia XT at the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take diltiazem exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

If taken regularly, Cartia XT may control chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may give you a different medication to take when you have chest pain.

It may take up to 2 weeks before you feel the full benefit of taking Cartia XT. Do not stop taking Cartia XT without talking to your doctor.

• Precautions

Before taking Cartia XT:

 

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to this medication, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in Cartia XT. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.

• tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: atazanavir (Reyataz); benzodiazepines such as midazolam (Versed) and triazolam (Halcion); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin, in Tenoretic), labetalol, metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL, in Dutoprol), nadolol (Corgard, in Corzide), and propranolol (Inderal, Innopran, in Inderide); buspirone; carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); digoxin (Lanoxin); lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor, in Advicor); quinidine (in Nuedexta); and rifampin (Rifadin, in Rifamate, in Rifater, Rimactane). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may interact with Cartia XT, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.

• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a myocardial infarction (MI), a narrowing or blockage of your digestive system or any other condition that causes food to move through your digestive system more slowly;

• tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, or heart, liver, or kidney disease

• if you are having any type of surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Cartia XT

• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding

• Side Effects

Tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while taking this medication, or if these symptoms do not go away:

 

• headache, dizziness or lightheadedness

• flushing

• weakness

• slow heartbeat

• vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation

• nasal congestion or cough

 

Certain side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor immediately:

 

• difficulty breathing or swallowing

• swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs

• rash or yellowing of the eyes or skin

• nausea, extreme tiredness, lack of energy, or loss of appetite

• fainting

• unusual blushing or bleeding

• pain in the upper right part of the stomach

• increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain

• flu-like symptoms
• Missed Dosage
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

 

• Storage

Store this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Discard any medication that is expired or no longer needed. Consult with your pharmacist about how to properly dispose of medication

• Overdose

In case of an overdose, contact your local poison control  center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, seek immediate medical attention by calling local emergency services at 911.

 

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

 

• fainting

• difficulty breathing

• slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat

• dizziness or confusion

• nausea or vomiting

• increased sweating
• Additional Info

Warnings:

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to Cartia XT.

 

Do not let anyone else take your medication.

 

Brand Names:

 

Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardizem SR, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Ditzac, Taztia, Tiamate, Tiazac

• Manufacturer Coupon

There is not a manufacturer coupon for Cartia XT available at this time.

• Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once and may increase your risk of side effects.