Diltiazem Flashcards
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Indications & field use of Diltiazem
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Rapid ventricular rates associated with A fib, A flutter, and SVT
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Mechanism of action of Diltiazem
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Inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes during cardiac depolarization
Slows the rapid ventricular rate associated with Afib and Aflutter
Reduces coronary and peripheral vascular resistance
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Contraindications OD Diltiazem
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Hypotension Acute MI Cardiogenic shock V tach or wide-complex VT 2nd or 3rd degree block Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Sick sinus syndrome Beta blocker use
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Adverse reactions of Diltiazem in CV
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Hypotension Bradycardia Heart block Chest pain Asystole
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Adverse reactions of Diltiazem in GI
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Nausea
Vomit
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Adverse reactions of Diltiazem in CNS
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Headache
Fatigue
Drowsiness
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Routes of administration of Diltiazem
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IV bolus followed by a maintenance infusion
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Brand name of Diltiazem
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Cardizem
