Diltiazem HCI Tablets, 60mg

Diltiazem HCl 60 mg Tablets for Heart Rhythm and Blood Pressure Support in Pets

Product Description

Diltiazem HCl 60 mg Tablets are a prescription-only oral calcium channel blocker for dogs and cats used to manage cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Blocking calcium entry into heart and blood vessel cells slows the heart rate, eases cardiac contraction force, and relaxes blood vessels to lower pressure. The tablet form supports daily at-home maintenance for pets with ongoing chronic heart conditions.

Benefits

• Controls Supraventricular Tachycardia: Reduces abnormally fast heart rates in dogs and cats with SVT by cutting calcium influx into cardiac cells.
• Manages Atrial Fibrillation: Used with digoxin in dogs to manage atrial fibrillation and heart failure through ventricular rate control.
• HCM Support in Cats: Helps manage feline HCM by reducing heart muscle stiffness and supporting better cardiac function in affected cats.
• Long-Term Maintenance Therapy: Ideal for daily at-home cardiac upkeep in stabilised pets, offering consistent heart rate and rhythm control over time.
• Blood Pressure Reduction: Reduces peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac afterload, helping manage hypertension in dogs and cats under veterinary care.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

Diltiazem HCl 60 mg Tablets are a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's instructions carefully for the dosage and administration of this medication.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

Hiding a tablet inside a soft Pill Pocket or wrapping it in a small piece of your pet's favorite treat makes giving this medication much easier and less stressful for both of you. A pill pocket treat is a simple, caring way to ensure your pet takes every dose without a struggle. Shop Pill Pockets for Dogs | Shop Pill Pockets for Cats

Additional Information

Precautions

• Contraindicated in Certain Conditions: Avoid in pets with severe hypotension, sick sinus syndrome, AV block, acute myocardial infarction, or pulmonary congestion.
• Caution in Heart Failure: Extra care is needed in pets with existing heart failure, as the negative inotropic effect at higher doses may pull cardiac output down further.
• Elderly Pets: Older animals may be more sensitive to the cardiovascular and blood pressure effects of this medication; use with care and close monitoring.
• Liver or Kidney Disease: Pets with liver or kidney impairment may clear this medication more slowly, prolonging and intensifying its effects; use with caution in these animals.
• Pregnant or Nursing Animals: Use only when potential benefit clearly tips the balance, as full safety in pregnant or lactating animals has not been thoroughly confirmed.
• Drug Interactions: Always notify your vet of current medications, as this product meaningfully shifts blood levels of digoxin, cyclosporine, and quinidine.
• Beta-Blocker and Anesthesia Caution: Combining with beta-blockers or using during general anesthesia raises the likelihood and severity of bradycardia and other serious cardiac reactions.
• Prescription Only: This medication is not FDA-approved for veterinary use and can only be dispensed under the direct order of a licensed veterinarian.

Possible Side Effects

• Bradycardia: The most frequently noted reaction in dogs; an abnormally slow heart rate is a well-recognised cardiovascular effect of this product at standard clinical doses.
• Vomiting: The most common side effect in cats; nausea and vomiting can also develop in dogs receiving oral diltiazem during their treatment course.
• Lethargy and Weakness: General low energy, depression, and physical weakness may develop, often tied directly to falling blood pressure in treated pets.
• Loss of Appetite and Diarrhea: A drop in appetite and loose stools have both been recorded as side effects in dogs and cats on oral diltiazem therapy.
• Hypotension: A meaningful fall in blood pressure leading to weakness or collapse may occur, especially when this product is combined with vasodilators or diuretics.
• Heart Block and Arrhythmias: Uncommon but serious cardiac reactions including heart block may develop and must be addressed by a veterinarian without delay.
• Overdose Signs: Heart rate drop, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, and collapse may signal overdose; seek emergency veterinary care without delay.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature Storage: Keep tablets at a steady indoor temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C to 25°C); brief periods between 59°F and 86°F are acceptable.
• Protect from Light and Moisture: Seal the container firmly after every use and store it somewhere dark and dry to maintain product quality throughout its shelf life.
• Safe Storage Practice: Keep this prescription product in a locked or secure spot that children and other household animals cannot access under any circumstances.

NOTE: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Diltiazem HCl 60 mg used for in dogs and cats?

Ans: These tablets manage cardiac arrhythmias including SVT and atrial fibrillation in dogs and cats, treat feline HCM, and reduce hypertension. As an oral product, they are the standard choice for daily at-home cardiac maintenance under veterinary guidance.

Q2: What is the difference between Diltiazem tablets and Diltiazem injection for pets?

Ans: Tablets handle day-to-day cardiac maintenance at home for pets with chronic heart conditions. The injectable version is reserved for hospital emergencies needing fast intravenous action. Both carry the same active ingredient and work through the same mechanism.

Q3: Can Diltiazem 60 mg tablets be given with food?

Ans: Yes, these tablets can be given with or without food. If vomiting follows a dose on an empty stomach, pair future doses with a meal or treat. Always keep fresh water available throughout the treatment period.

Q4: What drugs interact with Diltiazem tablets in pets?

Ans: Diltiazem can meaningfully affect blood levels of digoxin, cyclosporine, benzodiazepines, and quinidine. Cimetidine raises diltiazem levels while rifampin lowers them. Combining with beta-blockers or using under anesthesia raises bradycardia risk. Always tell your vet about every medication your pet takes.

Q5: Do I need a prescription for Diltiazem HCl 60 mg Tablets for my pet?

Ans: Yes, a valid veterinarian prescription must be in place before purchase or administration. Regular veterinary monitoring is also essential throughout treatment to assess cardiac response and determine whether any dose adjustments are needed over time.