DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM) Flashcards

1
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CLASS (1)

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CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER

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2
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ACTIONS (2)

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SLOWS SA/AV NODE CONDUCTION TIMES BY INHIBITING CALCIUM INFLUX DURING CARDIAC DEPOLARIZATION

CORONARY AND PERIPHERAL VASODILATION

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3
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INDICATIONS (3)

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PSVT

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION OR ATRIAL FLUTTER WITH A RAPID VENTRICULAR RESPONSE

ANGINA DUE TO CORONARY ARTERY SPASM

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4
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CONTRAINDICATIONS (6)

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SSS (SICK SINUS SYNDROME), 2ND OR 3RD DEGREE HEART BLOCK EXCEPT WITH A FUNCTIONING PACEMAKER

HYPERSENSITIVITY

CARDIOGENIC SHOCK

VT

WIDE COMPLEX TACHYCARDIA OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION OR ATRIAL FLUTTER WITH WPW SYNDROME OR A SHORT PR SYNDROME.

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5
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SIDE EFFECTS (5)

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HEART BLOCKS

CHF

HYPOTENSION

HEADACHE

VENTRICULAR DYSRHYTHMIA

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6
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PRECAUTIONS

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USE WITH CAUTION IN PATIENTS WITH IMPAIRED RENAL OR HEPATIC FUNCTION

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