1 doctor agreed: No: Diverticulosis is a process through which the colon makes pockets over time. It is a common condition and generally does not cause discomfort or fever. However, when one of these pockets becomes obstructed through stool or food by-products, the condition is called diverticulitis.
What is Cardene (nicardipine)? Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker. Nicardipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload. Nicardipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Nicardipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Cardizem is the brand name for the drug diltiazem, which is used to treat high blood pressure and control chest pain (known as angina). It is also sometimes used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. There are several other brand names of this medication, including Cartia, Dilacor XR, Diltzac, Taztia and Tiazac.