Dilacor is a calcium-channel blocker. Dilacor affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This results in relaxation of blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do.

Dilacor reduces high blood pressure (hypertension). Dilacor is not a cure. Dilacor may also be used to relieve angina (chest pain).

Dilacor may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Dilacor belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers, which act on the heart and blood vessels.

Dilacor slows the movement of calcium through cells, which has two results. Firstly, it decreases the rate at which the heart beats. As a result, the heart uses less energy and the pain of angina is prevented or relieved. Secondly, it has a mild widening effect on blood vessels and therefore reduces blood pressure.

Dilacor is mainly used in the treatment and prevention of attacks of angina.

Dilacor should be taken before meals and at bedtime.

Dilacor tablets should be swallowed whole.

Do not significantly increase grapefruit juice intake while taking Dilacor , or avoid grapefruit juice if possible.

Adults
Dilacor is a once-a-day drug. For high blood pressure, doses start at 180 to 240 milligrams and may be increased to as much as 540 milligrams.

For angina, Dilacor doses start at 60 milligrams and may be increased to 120 to 480 milligrams.

Children

Dilacor should not be taken with any of the following drugs

• astemizole
• cisapride
• grapefruit juice
• pimozide
• terfenadine

Dilacor may also interact with the following medications:

• alfuzosin
• alosetron
• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
• aspirin
• barbiturates such as phenobarbital
• bosentan
• certain antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin)
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Most Important Fact about Dilacor
If you are taking Dilacor for high blood pressure, remember that it does not cure the problem; Dilacor merely controls it. You may need to take a blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

If you are taking Dilacor for angina, do not stop suddenly. This can lead to an increase in your attacks.

Dilacor precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Dilacor may inhibit labour. However, the risk to the

More common side effects of Dilacor may include:

• abnormally slow heartbeat,
• dizziness,
• fluid retention,
• flushing,
• headache,
• nausea,
• rash,
• weakness

Less common or rare side effects of Dilacor may include:

• abnormal dreams,
• allergic reaction,
• altered way of walking,
• amnesia,
• anemia,
• angina,
• blood disorders,
• congestive
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