Diltiazem (Cardizem) Flashcards
1
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Class
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Calcium channel blocker
2
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Actions (2)
A
- Slows SA/AV node conduction times by inhibiting calcium influx during cardiac depolarization
- Coronary and peripheral vasodilation
3
Q
Indications (3)
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- PSVT
- Afib or flutter with RVR
- Angina due to coronary spasm
4
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Contraindications (6)
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- SSS, 2nd/3rd degree heart block except with a functioning pacemaker
- Hypersensitivity
- Cardiogenic shock
- VT
- WCT or unknown origin
- Afib or flutter associated with WPW or a short PR syndrome
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Side Effects (5)
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- Heart blocks
- CHF
- Hypotension
- HA
- Ventricular dysrhytmias