MCA stability tool

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Medicines beginning with D

Diltiazem

Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets

Should be stored in airtight container. Protect from light

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets (Sanofi).

Suppliers (16) of Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Crescent Pharma Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Retalzem 60 modified-release tablets (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets (Pilsco Ltd)
Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets (Sanofi)
Zempt 60mg modified-release tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Zeyam 60mg modified-release tablets (Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd)

Diltiazem 90mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 90mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Adizem-SR 90mg capsules.

Suppliers

Adizem-SR 90mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-SR 90mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Angitil SR 90 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd)

Diltiazem 90mg modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 90mg modified-release tablets

Store in an airtight container. Protect from light.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Tildiem Retard 90mg tablets (Sanofi).

Supplier

Tildiem Retard 90mg tablets (Sanofi)

Diltiazem 120mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 120mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Adizem-SR 120mg capsules and Adizem-XL 120mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited), Zemtard 120mg prolonged-release capsules (Galen Limited) and Viazem XL120mg (Thornton & Ross Ltd).

Suppliers (9) of Diltiazem 120mg modified-release capsules
Adizem-SR 120mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-SR 120mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Adizem-XL 120mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-XL 120mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Angitil SR 120 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd)
Diltiazem 120mg modified-release capsules (Ennogen Pharma Ltd)
Slozem 120mg capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Viazem XL 120mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd)
Zemtard 120 XL capsules (Galen Ltd)

Diltiazem 120mg modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 120mg modified-release tablets

Store in an airtight container. Protect from light.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Tildiem Retard 120mg tablets (Sanofi).

Supplier

Tildiem Retard 120mg tablets (Sanofi)

Diltiazem 180mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 180mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Adizem-SR 180mg capsules and Adizem-XL 180mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited), Zemtard 180mg prolonged-release capsules (Galen Limited) and Viazem XL 180mg (Thornton & Ross Ltd).

Suppliers (8) of Diltiazem 180mg modified-release capsules
Adizem-SR 180mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-SR 180mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Adizem-XL 180mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-XL 180mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Angitil SR 180 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd)
Slozem 180mg capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Viazem XL 180mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd)
Zemtard 180 XL capsules (Galen Ltd)

Diltiazem 200mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 200mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Adizem-XL 200mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited).

Suppliers (5) of Diltiazem 200mg modified-release capsules
Adizem-XL 200mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-XL 200mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Tildiem LA 200 capsules (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Tildiem LA 200 capsules (Pilsco Ltd)
Tildiem LA 200 capsules (Sanofi)

Diltiazem 240mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 240mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Adizem-XL 240mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited), Zemtard 240mg prolonged-release capsules (Galen Limited) and Viazem XL 240mg (Thornton & Ross Ltd).

Suppliers (6) of Diltiazem 240mg modified-release capsules
Adizem-XL 240mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-XL 240mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Angitil XL 240 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd)
Slozem 240mg capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Viazem XL 240mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd)
Zemtard 240 XL capsules (Galen Ltd)

Diltiazem 300mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 300mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products and Adizem-XL 300mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited), Zemtard 300mg prolonged-release capsules (Galen Limited) and Viazem XL 300mg (Thornton & Ross Ltd).

Suppliers (10) of Diltiazem 300mg modified-release capsules
Adizem-XL 300mg capsules (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Adizem-XL 300mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Angitil XL 300 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd)
Slozem 300mg capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Tildiem LA 300 capsules (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Tildiem LA 300 capsules (Sanofi)
Tildiem LA 300mg capsules (CST Pharma Ltd)
Tildiem LA 300mg capsules (Pilsco Ltd)
Viazem XL 300mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd)
Zemtard 300 XL capsules (Galen Ltd)

Diltiazem 360mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diltiazem 360mg modified-release capsules

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Viazem XL 360mg (Thornton & Ross Ltd).

Supplier

Viazem XL 360mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd)

What the ratings mean

Compatible
Suitable for use. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label.
Use with caution
Suitable with mitigations. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label and supported by limited data.
Incompatible
Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.
No stability information
These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.