Development of transdermal system mainly focused on formulation and characterization of monolithic matrix type transdermal drug delivery system of diltiazem hydrochloride for the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. In this study, seven formulations were prepared in different ratio of film forming polymers. Formulations TDDS1 to TDDS7 were composed of carboxy methyl cellulose, polyvinyl ...

BACKGROUND Diltiazem hydrochloride is a commonly prescribed benzothiazepine calcium channel blocker for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Recently, 8 cases of diltiazem-induced photodistributed hyperpigmentation occurring predominantly in elderly African American women were reported. Here, we report occurrence for the first time in a light-skinned African American woman and a Hispanic wo...

AIMS Effect and mechanism of Yulangsan flavonoid (YLSF) on rat myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI) has been investigated. METHODS Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into seven groups (sham group, model group and NS group: 2 mL of normal saline/kg body weight was administered; diltiazem group: 5 mg of diltiazem hydrochloride/kg body weight was administered; YLSFL, YLSFM ...

Purpose: To develop sustained release matrix tablets of diltiazem hydrochloride (DTZ) using karaya gum (K) alone or in combination with locust bean gum (LB) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (H). Methods: Matrix tablets of DTZ were prepared at different ratios of drug:gum (1:1, 1:2, and 1:4) and of the gum blends (K, K/LB, K/H and K/LB/H) by direct compression. The matrix tablets were evaluated...

Mechanism of Action Diltiazem hydrochloride produces its antihypertensive effects primarily by relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and the resultant decrease in peripheral vascular resistance. The magnitude of blood pressure reduction is related to the degree of hypertension; thus hypertensive individuals experience an antihypertensive effect, whereas there is only a modest fall in blood press...

Purpose: To prepare and evaluate bioadhesive buccal films of diltiazem hydrochloride (a L-type calcium channel blocker) for overcoming the limitations of frequent dosing, low bioavailability and gastrointestinal discomfort of oral delivery. Methods: Buccal films were prepared by solvent casting technique using sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone K-30 and polyvinyl alcohol. The ...