Diltiazem is an oral and parenteral non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
Diltiazem is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers
Diltiazem belongs to a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers
It is a class IV antiarrhythmic
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Aranidipine (Sapresta) Azelnidipine (Calblock) Barnidipine (HypoCa) Benidipine (Coniel) Cilnidipine
Calcium channel blocking agents are generally classified into three groups according to their chemical structure: benzothiazepines (diltiazem); phenylalkylamines (verapamil); and
The use of calcium channel blockers in the treatment of HF with preserved ejection fraction is discussed separately
Common, minor class specific side effects of the calcium channel blockers include headache, dizziness, flushing, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, peripheral edema, palpitations, bradycardia and rash
CCBs work by reducing the amount of calcium that flows into the Calcium channel blockers constitute a large class of drugs that are widely used for treating several cardiovascular problems
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Benzothiazepines: diltiazem binds to the D binding site in the L-type Ca++ channel Diltiazem is a medication prescribed to treat angina, high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms
Electrical Cardioversion should not be delayed for
It is a highly negatively inotropic calcium channel-blocker and it reduces cardiac output, slows the heart rate, and may impair atrioventricular conduction
The effect of antiarrhythmic drugs, beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers on rhythm, conduction and ECG waveforms
While these two drug classes are both CCBs, there are some key similarities and differences that are important to take
) Diltiazem is in the pharmacologic drug class of calcium channel blockers
Additionally, verapamil and diltiazem inhibit CYP3A4
Calcium Channel blockers (CCBs) are sometimes called calcium channel antagonists
Diltiazem, nicardipine, and verapamil are the only CCBs
CCBs can also be categorized by duration of action: 1) short‐acting agents (nifedipine [capsule containing liquid], nicardipine, isradipine, diltiazem, verapamil); 2) long‐acting agents that are modified‐release, once‐daily formulations (e