Cardizem and Emend drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cardizem (diltiazem hydrochloride) and Emend (aprepitant). Common drug interactions include diarrhoea among females and abdominal pain among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cardizem and Emend. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Cardizem?
Cardizem has active ingredients of diltiazem hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 28,014 Cardizem users. Check the latest studies of Cardizem.
What is Emend?
Emend has active ingredients of aprepitant. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 13,741 Emend users. Check the latest studies of Emend.
17 people who take Cardizem and Emend together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Cardizem and Emend, by gender? *:
female:
- Diarrhoea
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- White blood cell count decreased
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
- Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Depression
male:
- Abdominal pain
- Caecitis (inflammation of the cecum)
- Vomiting
- White blood cell count decreased
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Dizziness postural
- Full blood count decreased
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
What are the common drug interactions of Cardizem and Emend, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Diarrhoea
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Depression
- Hair colour changes
- Hair disorder
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
- Abdominal pain
- Caecitis (inflammation of the cecum)
- Carotid artery occlusion (artery blockage)
- Cerebral infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Breast Cancer: 9 people, 52.94%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 35.29%
- Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 17.65%
- Constipation: 3 people, 17.65%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 11.76%
- Breast Cancer Female: 2 people, 11.76%
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 11.76%
- Rashes (redness): 1 person, 5.88%
- Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 1 person, 5.88%
- Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 5.88%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Emend:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Cardizem and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diltiazem hydrochloride and aprepitant (the active ingredients of Cardizem and Emend, respectively), and Cardizem and Emend (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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