Calcium works with another substance in the body to cause contraction of the heart muscle, which helps the heart pump blood
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It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used
Drugs & Medications Cardizem Cardizem - Uses, Side Effects, and More Generic Name (S): diltiazem hcl Uses Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain ( angina )
Being a potent vasodilator, diltiazem is used clinically as an antihypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, and as an anti-anginal agent for the management of cardiovascular
Other names: Dilacor XR; Cardizem; 1,5-Benzothiazepin-4
CARDIZEM® (diltiazem hydrochloride) is a calcium ion cellular influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist)
161316 Da
Generic name: Diltiazem Hydrochloride 30mg Dosage form: tablet, coated Drug classes: Calcium channel blocking agents, Group IV antiarrhythmics Medically
Cardizem SR deve ser tomado por via oral com água, nos horários indicados
Diltiazem hydrochloride, USP is a white crystalline powder or small crystals
Cardizem belongs in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers
This therapy also reduces pressure in the anal sphincter, which eases the spasms and decreases pain
FDA approved dissolution specification differ from the USP dissolution specification
Steps to Convert from IV to Oral Diltiazem: Step 1 = Calculate the equivalent oral daily dose of diltiazem based on the IV infusion rate (see above) Step 2 = Divide the equivalent total daily dose by 4 to determine the dose to be given every 6 hours of the IR oral dosage form
Approved in 1982 by the FDA, it is a member of the non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers drug class
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Diltiazem/Lidocaine 2/2% Rectal Gel
NDC 0093-0318-01 - Diltiazem Hydrochloride Tablets, USP - 30 mg - Tablets may be swallowed whole, crushed, or
As expected, the effect was smaller than the effects measured only 21 hours following nighttime administration
Do not chew or crush the tablet
ChemSpider ID 2967
It is soluble in water, methanol, and chloroform
Diltiazem is a medication that treats various heart conditions
Formula Diltiazem Hydrochloride 2%, Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5% Rectal Mucoadhesive Ointment (Emulsion, 50 g) FIN F 008 265 SUGGESTED FORMULATION Ingredient Listing Qty
35 mg/kg over 2 minutes may be given (average dose: 25 mg)