Cardizem Intravenous and Salagen

• 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: pilocarpine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Salagen

Salagen affects the nervous system and increases saliva secretion in the mouth.

Salagen is used to treat dry mouth caused by Sjogren's syndrome, or by radiation to treat head and neck cancer.

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