DILTIAZAM (CARDIZEM)

Question 1

contraindications

Answer 1

hypotension, sick sinus syndrome (if no pacemaker), 2nd or 3rd degree AV block (if no pacemaker), cariogenic shock, wide complex tachycardia, poison, or drug induced tachycardia

Question 2

adult dosage

Answer 2

0.25 mg/kg IV over 2 min and may re bolus in 15 min. 2nd dose 0.35 mg/kg IV over 2 minutes and maintenance 5-15 mg/hr titrated to effect

Question 3

pediatric dosage

Answer 3

not recommended