Diltiazem

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Broader Terms

azepine, calcium channel blocker, coronary vasodilator

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• By relaxing coronary arteries, diltiazem is useful in treating and preventing chest pain (angina) resulting from coronary artery spasm.
• Diltiazem is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract but undergoes substantial hepatic first-pass effect.
• Diltiazem is sold in the United States under the brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT and Tiazac.
• This month's featured medication is: Diltiazem (Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Tiamate, Dilacor XR, Tiazac) Diltiazem is an important therapeutic agent with several common uses.
• Diltiazem is used to control high blood pressure and to relax the heart so that it does not have to pump as hard.

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