Diltiazem (Cardizem) Flashcards
1
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Diltiazem (Cardizem) maintenance infusion dose
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5mg/ hr IV/IO titration up by 5mg/ hr as needed
Max 15mg/ hr
2
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Diltiazem (Cardizem): describe the MOA
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Diltiazem, being a nondihydropyridine, blocks L-type calcium channels, which results in a reduced HR.
3
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Diltiazem (Cardizem) contraindications
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- Hypotension/ shock
- High degree heart blocks
- WPW
4
Q
Diltiazem (Cardizem) class
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Nondihydropyridine CCB
5
Q
Diltiazem (Cardizem) indications
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- 1st line afib/ flutter
- 2nd line SVT/ PSVT
- Control rapid ventricular rates
6
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Diltiazem (Cardizem) dose for Afib/ flutter with rapid ventricular response or PSVT
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0.25 mg/kg IV/IO bolus over 2 mins
7
Q
Diltiazem (Cardizem) kinetics
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Onset: 2-5 mins
Duration: 1-3hrs
8
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Diltiazem (Cardizem) Afib/ flutter dose (after 15 min) if first is inadequate
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0.35 mg/kg IV/IO bolus over 2 mins