Diltiazem Flashcards
Diltiazem:
Classification -
1. ___
Classification -
1. Calcium-channel blocker.
Diltiazem:
Action -
1. ___
Action -
1. Slows conduction through AV node.
Diltiazem:
Onset of Action -
1. ___
Onset of Action -
1. 3 minutes.
Diltiazem:
Duration of Action -
1. ___
Duration of Action -
1. 1-3 hours.
Diltiazem:
Indication -
1. ___
2. ___
Indication -
- To control ventricular rate in symptomatic atrial fibrillation or flutter.
- Use after adenosine to treat refractory reentry SVT in patients with narrow complex QRS.
Diltiazem: Contraindication - 1. \_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_ 3. \_\_\_ 4. \_\_\_ 5. \_\_\_ 6. \_\_\_ 7. \_\_\_
Contraindication -
- Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Second or third degree heart block.
- A-fib associated with WPW or short PR syndrome.
- Hypotension - systolic < 90.
- Cardiogenic shock.
- Hypersensitivity.
- Wide complex tachycardia.
Diltiazem: Use with Caution - 1. \_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_ 3. \_\_\_
Use with Caution -
- Can cause hypotension.
- Impaired renal or hepatic function.
- Patients on oral beta blockers.
Diltiazem:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: ___
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: Initial dose 15-20 mg IV over 2 minutes. Second dose after 15 minutes, if needed, is 20-25 mg IV over 2 minutes.
Diltiazem:
Adverse Reaction -
1. (List of 9)
Adverse Reaction -
1. Bradycardia, Chest pain, Syncope, Ventricular arrhythmia, Ventricular fibrillation, Sweating, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Headache.
Diltiazem:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: ___
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: Contact Mary Bridge.