HERBESSER 60 TABLET 60 mg

INDICATIONS

• Angina pectoris, variant angina pectoris
• Essential hypertension (mild to moderate)

CONTRAINDICATIONS (HERBESSER and HERBESSER 60 are contraindicated in the following patients.)

1. Patients with severe congestive heart failure. [The symptoms of heart failure may be exacerbated.]
2. Patients with 2nd- or 3rd-degree atrioventricular block or sick sinus syndrome (continuous sinus bradycardia (less than 50 beats/minute), sinus arrest, sinoatrial block, etc.) [Excessive inhibition of sinus rhythm and cardiac conduction may occur.]
3. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug.
4. Pregnant women or women who may possibly be pregnant, etc. [See PRECAUTIONS – Use during Pregnancy, Delivery or Lactation – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information.]
5. Patients receiving ivabradine hydrochloride. [See “Drug Interactions” section – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information.]

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Angina pectoris, variant angina pectoris

  The usual adult dosage for oral use is 30 mg of diltiazem hydrochloride three times a day (90 mg/day). The dosage may be increased to 60 mg three times a day (180 mg/day), if necessary.

• Essential hypertension (mild to moderate)

  The usual adult dosage for oral use is 30 to 60 mg of diltiazem hydrochloride three times a day (90 – 180 mg/day). The dosage may be adjusted depending on the patient’s age and symptoms.