SPL Set ID: 70293a05-d314-43fa-a2b1-398cfb39edf8
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Diltiazem hydrochloride is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride is 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4(5 H )one, 3-(acetyloxy)-5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2,3-dihydro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, monohydrochloride, (+)-cis-. Its molecular formula is C 22 H 26 N 2 O 4 S•HCl and its molecular weight is 450.98. Its structural formula is as follows: Diltiazem hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, methanol, and chloroform. FDA approved dissolution specification differ from the USP dissolution specification. Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, USP contain multiple units of diltiazem HCl extended-release 60 mg, resulting in 120 mg, 180 mg, or 240 mg dosage strengths allowing for the controlled release of diltiazem HCl over a 24-hour period. Inactive Ingredients: Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, USP also contain colloidal anhydrous silica, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, mannitol and magnesium stearate. The 120 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, FD &C Yellow 6, D &C Yellow 10. The 180 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, D &C Yellow 10, D &C Red 28, FD &C Red 40. The 240 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow. The imprinting ink of the tablet consists of shellac, iron oxide black and potassium hydroxide. For oral administration. Diltiazem hydrochloride Chemical Structure