SPL Set ID: c9f17187-e958-106b-e053-2a95a90a54d8
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Diltiazem hydrochloride is a calcium ion cellular 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 -. The chemical structure is: Diltiazem hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, methanol, and chloroform. It has a molecular weight of 450.98. Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP (once-a-day dosage) are formulated as a once-a-day extended-release capsule containing 120 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 110.3 mg diltiazem), 180 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 165.45 mg diltiazem), 240 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 220.6 mg diltiazem), 300 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 275.75 mg diltiazem), or 360 mg diltiazem hydrochloride (equivalent to 330.9 mg diltiazem). Capsules also contain: ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, iron oxide black, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. For oral administration. The USP Dissolution Test is pending. 03aa71a-dcc0-4a41-815d-42293e69e7a8