diltiazem

diltiazem /dil·ti·a·zem/ (dil-ti´ah-zem) a calcium channel blocker that acts as a vasodilator; used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension, and supraventricular tachycardia.

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diltiazem

[diltī′əzam]

a calcium channel blocker or calcium antagonist.

indications It is prescribed for the treatment of vasospastic and effort-associated angina, in addition to hypertension.

contraindications Sick sinus syndrome, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, or hypotension prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions are edema, arrhythmia, bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, rash, headache, and dizziness.

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diltiazem [dil-ti´ah-zem]

a calcium channel blocking agent that acts as a vasodilator; used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension, and supraventricular tachycardia

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diltiazem

a calcium-channel blocking agent used to produce peripheral and coronary vasodilation in the management of heart disease.

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diltiazem

Cardizem^®, Tiazac^® Cardiology A CCB used to the control atrial flutter or A Fib, angina, paroxysmal SVT, and HTN, which may prevent ↓ coronary artery diameter after heart transplantation Adverse effects Atrial flutter, tachyarrhythmias, slowing of AV conduction and sinus node automaticity, pruritus, sweating, constipation, N&V Contraindications WPW syndrome, constipation, peripheral edema, left ventricular dysfunction. See Calcium channel blocker.