Diltiazem/Lidocaine (Diltiazem/Lidocaine)

Brand name: Diltiazem/Lidocaine
Generic name: Diltiazem/Lidocaine, Pharmacy Compound
Used for: Treat anal fissures
Availability: Generic Diltiazem/Lidocaine Rectal ointment and gel, 2%/2%/90 gm, 2%/5%/90 gm, 2%/5%/30 gm, 2%/2%/30 gm

How Diltiazem/Lidocaine Works

Diltiazem and lidocaine are important medications in the treatment of anal fissures. Diltiazem relaxes the anal sphincter to aid in the healing process. The ointment works by relaxing the smooth muscle around the rectum and promotes blood flow to help the growth of new skin over the tear in the lining of the rectum. The ointment reduces anal canal pressure, which diminishes pain and spasm. Lidocaine provides pain relief by temporarily numbing the skin or the area where it is applied in adults and children 2 years of age and older. In the beginning of treatment, the anal fissure is very inflamed, which allows more of the ointment to get into the blood.

Generic Diltiazem/Lidocaine vs Brand Diltiazem/Lidocaine

Brand and generic Diltiazem/Lidocaine are available with a doctor’s prescription. It is entirely your choice whether you want a brand or generic. Brand Diltiazem/Lidocaine and generic Diltiazem/Lidocaine are identical in dose, strength, safety, efficacy and its intended use. The biggest difference is that the generic is not manufactured inside a brand facility. Rest assured that Blueskydrugs.com only provides you with highest quality generic drugs from reputable generic manufacturers. If you have any concerns, feel free to contact us.

Diltiazem/Lidocaine Possible Side Effects

Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience side effects and they are severe and bothersome. Most of the side effect are manageable and may go away on their own. Side effects of this medicine are not common. If any of the below mentioned side effects persist or worsen, notify us promptly.
• Dizziness;
• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Swelling of the hands or feet may rarely occur;
• Skin irritation;
• Weakness

Diltiazem/Lidocaine Guidelines

It is important to continue the treatment for the entire time period. Limit physical exercise, standing, and prolonged sitting. Add fiber to your diet, use stool softeners, increase water to 7-8 glasses per day, use daily relaxing baths or sitz baths for 10-20 minutes, and avoid prolonged sitting and straining on the commode. Avoid trying to pass a dry stool by coating the rectum with a lubricant such as Vaseline. Before using this medicine, tell your healthcare provider about all health problems you have now or have had in the past; if you are allergic to Cardizem or any other calcium channel blocker; have severe anemia; are pregnant or breast feeding; have low blood pressure; dehydration, chronic heart failure, cardiomyopathy, recent heart attack, or increased pressure in the brain. Do not use the ointment while driving or working around machinery if you are drowsy, dizzy, have light-headedness, or blurred vision. Do not use the ointment if you are taking drugs for sexual problems (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil). Use caution before taking cough-and-cold products; diet aids; or NSAIDs preparations because they may contain ingredients that could increase your blood pressure, cause a fast heartbeat, or increase chest pain (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, clemastine, ibuprofen, and naproxen). Tell us if you take alcohol; alteplase; migraine drugs (ergotamine); water pills/diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide; or other drugs for high blood pressure (beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors); propranolol for heart problems or cimetidine for gastrointestinal problems; fluvoxamine for depression.