General Information
Diltiazem hydrochloride belongs to the class of benzothiazepine drugs and is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, chest pain (angina), certain types of arrhythmia, and migraine headaches (regardless of pharmacological mechanisms).
About the API
Systematic name
(2S,3S)-5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,5-benzothiazepin-3-yl acetate hydrochloride
Trade name(s)
Angiotrofin, Cardizem, Dilacor-XR
Technology
Synthetic
Molecular Formula
C22H27ClN2O4S
Molecular Weight
450.979 g/mol
Therapeutic category
Cardiovascular
Available formulations
Injectables
Nasal Systemic
Oral Solid
Oral Solid Long-Acting
Regulations
Canada DMF
CEP
EU DMF
Japan DMF
US DMF
Canada DMF
CEP
EU DMF
Japan DMF
US DMF