Diverticular disease is a condition that occurs when a person has problems from small pouches, or sacs, that have formed and pushed outward through weak spots in the colon wall. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula. The colon is part of the large intestine. The large intestine absorbs water from stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid form. Diverticula are most common in the lower part of the colon, called the sigmoid colon. The problems that occur with diverticular disease include diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. Diverticulitis occurs when the diverticula become inflamed, or irritated and swollen, and infected. Diverticular bleeding occurs when a small blood vessel within the wall of a diverticulum bursts.
Cardene SR is an extended-release medication that is prescribed for treating high blood pressure. By slowing down the rate at which calcium moves into your heart and blood vessel walls, the drug can help relax the blood vessels and improve blood flow.
Phenytoin (DilantinÂ®) is a prescription medication used for treating certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. There are several different phenytoin products: Dilantin KapsealsÂ® (phenytoin sodium extended-release capsules), Dilantin InfatabsÂ® (phenytoin chewable tablets) and Dilantin-125Â® (phenytoin oral suspension).