Cardizem Intravenous and Prohance

• 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

Diltiazem is used to control rapid heartbeats or abnormal heart rhythms. It belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blocking agents. Diltiazem affects the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, the heart beats slower and the blood vessels relax, thus, increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: gadoteridol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Prohance

Prohance is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRA.

Prohance is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the head and neck, or brain and spine (central nervous system).

Prohance may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.