(British Approved Name Modified, US Adopted Name, rINNM) Drug Nomenclature INNs in main languages (French, Latin, Russian, and Spanish): Synonyms: CRD-401; Diltiatseemihydrokloridi; Diltiazem hydrochlorid; Diltiazem, hidrocloruro de; Diltiazem-hidroklorid; Diltiazemhydroklorid; Diltiazemi Hydrochloridum; Diltiazemo hidrochloridas; Latiazem Hydrochloride; MK-793 (diltiazem malate) BAN: Diltiazem Hydrochloride [BANM] USAN: Diltiazem Hydrochloride INN: Diltiazem Hydrochloride [rINNM (en)] INN: Hidrocloruro de diltiazem [rINNM [...]
Class / Subclass / Drug (brand name) Usual Dose Range, mg / day Daily Frequency Dihydropyridines Amlodipine (Norvasc) 2.5-10 1 Felodipine (Plendil) 5-20 1 Isradipine (DynaCirc) 5-10 2 Isradipine SR (DynaCirc SR) 5-20 1 Nicardipine sustained release (Cardene SR) 60-120 2 Nifedipine long-acting (Adalat CC, Procardia XL) 30-90 1 Nisoldipine (Sular) 10-40 1 Nondihydropyridines Diltiazem [...]
Four out of six common blood pressure medicines are less effective for patients who live in the south-eastern region of the United States, an area known to have a higher rate of strokes, than they are for residents outside the area, a new study shows. High blood pressure is the main cause of strokes. Dr. [...]
