Diltiazem Flashcards
1
Q
Diltiazem trade name
A
Cardizem
2
Q
Diltiazem class
A
Class IV antiarrhythmic; calcium channel blocker
3
Q
Diltiazem action
A
Lowers blood pressure by relaxing smooth vascular muscle, slows AV conduction
4
Q
Diltiazem indication
A
Rapid ventricular rate with atrial fibrillation, stable narrow-complex tachyarrhythmias
5
Q
Diltiazem contraindications
A
Hypotension, CHF, cardiogenic shock, wide-complex tachyarrhythmia
6
Q
Diltiazem dose/route
A
15-20 mg IV
7
Q
Diltiazem side effects
A
N/V, dizziness, headache, hypotension
8
Q
Diltiazem other
A
Bolus or infusion, calcium chloride can reverse untoward effects
