Cardizem (Diltiazem Tablets) and Verteporfin Intravenous, Injection
Determining the interaction of Cardizem (Diltiazem Tablets) and Verteporfin Intravenous, Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Drugs that enhance the uptake of verteporfin into the vascular epithelium may increase the therapeutic effect of this drug. If clinically appropriate, the morning dose of calcium channel blocker may be skipped on the day of the procedure to minimize the effect.
- "Product Information. Visudyne (verteporfin)" Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Costa Mesa, CA.
Generic Name: diltiazem
Brand name: 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
Synonyms: Cardizem
Generic Name: verteporfin
Brand name: Visudyne
Synonyms: Verteporfin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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