Tag: Cartia xt

According to medical records, millions of prescriptions for the calcium channel blocker diltiazem are filled annually in the United States, often under brand names like Cartia XT. This “cardia medication” is prescribed for several heart-related conditions by relaxing blood vessels and lowering the heart's workload.

While the name 'Cardio XT' is not a recognized prescription medication, it is commonly searched for in place of 'Cartia XT,' a brand name for the generic drug diltiazem. This calcium channel blocker is primarily prescribed to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.