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Generic: Diltiazem Hydrochloride

Form: Tablet 120mg

Indication

Supraventricular tachycardia, Hypertension, Angina, Atrial fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrial flutter

Administration

May be taken with or without food. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. They should not be crushed or chewed

Adult Dose

Angina Conventional tablet: 30 mg PO q6hr; increased every 1 or 2 days until angina controlled (usually 180-360 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr); not to exceed 360 mg/day SR: 120 mg/day PO; titrate after 7-14 days; maintenance range usually 120-320 mg/day; not to exceed 540 mg/day Hypertension Conventional tablet: Initial: 60-120 mg twice daily. Max: 360 mg/day. SR: Twice-daily dosing: 60-120 mg PO q12hr; may be adjusted after 14 days; maintenance range usually 240-360 mg/day Hepatic Impairment Use caution

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment Use caution

Contraindication

Sick-sinus syndrome; 2nd or 3rd ° AV block; porphyria. Severe congestive cardiac failure; marked bradycardia. Pregnancy and lactation.

Mode of Action

Diltiazem relaxes coronary vascular smooth muscles by inhibiting influx of calcium ions during depolarisation of the vascular smooth muscles and myocardium. It increases myocardial O2 delivery in patients with vasospastic angina and inhibits cardiac conduction, particularly at the SA and AV nodes.

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Uses of __NAME__

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