SPL Set ID: f317de31-495c-4268-8171-89534bf1dd36
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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, 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg, or 360 mg diltiazem hydrochloride. 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. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.