Diltiazem Intravenous and Tazicef

• Generic Name: diltiazem
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Diltia XT, Dilt-XR, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiazac, Cardizem CD, 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.

Diltiazem is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: ceftazidime
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Fortaz, Tazicef, Ceptaz, Tazidime, Tazicef Novaplus, Tazicef ADD-Vantage, Fortaz ADD-Vantage, Fortaz Twistvial

Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Tazicef is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.

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