Ingredient

Diltiazem Hydrochloride

Diltiazem hydrochloride is a medication that dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.

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MFDS ingredient code M222982

What does it do?

Diltiazem hydrochloride is a component belonging to the calcium channel blocker class, primarily used to treat hypertension and angina. This ingredient helps improve blood flow by relaxing the muscles of the heart and blood vessels.

Diltiazem hydrochloride helps the muscles relax by blocking the influx of calcium ions into the blood vessel and heart muscle cells. As a result, blood vessels widen, blood pressure decreases, and the burden on the heart is reduced.

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Good to know

Unlike other calcium channel blockers, diltiazem hydrochloride also affects heart rate regulation, making it suitable for the treatment of angina. It also exhibits a balanced vasodilatory effect, acting on both the heart and blood vessels.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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