DILTIAZEM CAP,SA has a VA Formualry status of 'Formulary Item' and is within VA copay tier level 1
Starting in 2023, HAP offers Tier 6 drugs with a $0 copay for up to a 90-day supply
Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication
It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels
It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard
It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps decrease the amount of work your
It includes both brand-name and generic prescription medications approved by the Food
Drug classes: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
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Initial Coverage: During this stage, the plan pays its share of the cost, and you pay your share
Diltiazem also What drug tier is diltiazem ER (Cardizem LA) typically on? Tier 2
formularies designated to be at little or no cost to you, if your prescription benefit package
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Metoprolol
They are used to slow the heart rate in patients with AFib and to reduce the strength of the muscle cell’s contraction
Interactions
Therapeutic blood levels of diltiazem appear to be in the range of 40 to 200 ng/mL
Select drugs in Tier 1a, 1b, 2 or 3 may also be covered with no out-of-pocket costs when health care reform requirements are met
Higher tiers are more expensive and have higher cost-sharing amounts
These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled
, 2019
Selected from NATIONAL DRUG DATA FILE (NDDF) data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina)
Drugs which induce or inhibit hepatic microsomal enzymes may alter diltiazem disposition
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There are 691 drugs known to interact with diltiazem, along with 9 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction
Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication