Betamethasone and calcipotriene Topical application and Cardizem

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Betamethasone and calcipotriene combination is used on the skin and scalp to treat plaque psoriasis.

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It helps relieve redness, pain, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin problems.

Calcipotriene is a form of Vitamin D. It works by changing how the skin cells are produced in the areas affected by psoriasis.

Betamethasone and calcipotriene is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: diltiazem
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Diltia XT, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiazac, Cardizem CD, Dilt-XR, Tiazac, Cardizem LA, Tiazac Extended Release Capsules

Cardizem (diltiazem) is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Cardizem is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may be used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications.

Cardizem is also used to treat chronic stable angina (chest pain) and angina due to coronary artery spasm.