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Diltiazem (Cardizem) Flashcards

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Ther. Class

Pharm. Class

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Antianginal. antiarrhythmic -Class IV, Antihypertensive

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER

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Indications

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Hypertension
Angina Pectoris 
SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIAS 
AND
 RAPID VENTRICULAR RATE IN ATRIAL FLUTTER/ FIBRILLATION
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Action

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Inhibits transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in inhibition of excitation-contraction coupling and subsequent contraction

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Therapeutic

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Systemic vasodilation resulting in decreased BP
Coronary vasodilation resulting in decreased attacks of angina
Reduction of ventricular rate in atrial fib or flutter

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Simple Description

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Works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood flow can flow more easily and the heart works less hard to pump blood

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Side Effects

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Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Weakness
Nausea
Flushing
Constipation
Headache
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