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Medical Areas: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | Endocrinology
Drug Information
The following information is obtained from various newswires, published
medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations.
Company: Hoechst Marion Roussel
Approval Status: Approved October 1996
Treatment Area: hypertension
Teczem has been approved for the treatment of hypertension.
Teczem combines two compounds in a single tablet. Vasotec,
manufactured by Merck, is the brand name for enalapril. Cardizem,
manufactured by Hoechst Marion Roussel, is the brand name for
diltiazem. Indicated for the initial treatment of high blood
pressure, Teczem will be manufactured by Merck and marketed by
Hoechst Marion Roussel.
Teczem is the first combination product of an ACE inhibitor and
a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Non-dihydropyridine
calcium channel blockers are distinguished by their heart-rate
lowering action in the treatment of hypertension.
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