Cardizem CD

See also: Generic Cardizem, Generic Cardizem LA

Cardizem CD is a brand name of diltiazem, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CARDIZEM CD (diltiazem hydrochloride - capsule, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approval date: December 27, 1991
  
  Strength(s): 180MG ^[AB3], 240MG ^[AB3], 300MG ^[AB3]


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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approval date: August 10, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 120MG ^[AB3]


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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approval date: August 24, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 360MG ^[RLD][AB3]

Has a generic version of Cardizem CD been approved?

A generic version of Cardizem CD has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Cardizem CD and have been approved by the FDA:

CARTIA XT (diltiazem hydrochloride capsule, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA
  
  Approval date: July 9, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 120MG ^[AB3], 180MG ^[AB3], 240MG ^[AB3], 300MG ^[AB3]

DILT-CD (diltiazem hydrochloride capsule, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: May 20, 2004
  
  Strength(s): 120MG ^[AB3], 180MG ^[AB3], 240MG ^[AB3], 300MG ^[AB3]

diltiazem hydrochloride capsule, extended release; oral

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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: December 20, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 120MG ^[AB3], 180MG ^[AB3], 240MG ^[AB3], 300MG ^[AB3]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARMA GLOBAL
  
  Approval date: October 28, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 120MG ^[AB3], 180MG ^[AB3], 240MG ^[AB3], 300MG ^[AB3], 360MG ^[AB3]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Cardizem CD. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Controlled absorption diltiazem formulation for once daily administration
  Patent 5,364,620
  Issued: November 15, 1994
  Inventor(s): Geoghegan; Edward J. & Mulligan; Seamus & Panoz; Donald E.
  Assignee(s): Elan Corporation, Plc
  A diltiazem pellet formulation for oral administration comprises a core of diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in association with an organic acid, and a multi-layer membrane surrounding the core and containing a major proportion of a pharmaceutically acceptable film-forming, water insoluble synthetic polymer and a minor proportion of a pharmaceutically acceptable film-forming, water soluble synthetic polymer. The number of layers in the membrane and the ratio of the water soluble to water insoluble polymer being effective to permit release of the diltiazem from the pellet at a rate allowing controlled absorption thereof over a twenty four hour period following oral administration.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • November 14, 2011
    
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    Patent use: TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION
  
  



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  Diltiazem formulation
  Patent 5,439,689
  Issued: August 8, 1995
  Inventor(s): Hendrickson; Dennis L. & Dimmitt; Dan C. & Williams; Mark S. & Skultety; Paul F. & Baltezor; Michael J.
  Assignee(s): Carderm Capital L.P.
  The present invention is directed to a diltiazem formulation suitable for one a day administration. The formulation contains a blend of diltiazem beads having two differing dissolution profiles.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • August 8, 2012
    
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    Patent use: TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND ANGINA PECTORIS
  
  
  
  • August 8, 2012
    
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    Patent use: TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND ANGINA PECTORIS
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    Drug product
  
  

See also...

• Cardizem CD 24-Hour Sustained-Release Beads Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cardizem CD Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cardizem CD Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Diltiazem Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Diltiazem Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Diltiazem 12-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Diltiazem 24-Hour Extended-Release Beads Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Diltiazem 24-Hour Extended-Release Beads Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Diltiazem 24-Hour Sustained-Release Beads Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Diltiazem 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Diltiazem Immediate-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dilt-CD Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Diltiazem Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dilt-CD Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Diltiazem Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Diltiazem Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Diltiazem Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)