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Diltiazem

 
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    Oral
    Diltiazem
    Cardizem 
     
    Less cardio depression than with verapamil
    • Mechanism of Action
    • Inhibits L-type calcium channels on ventricular myocardial, cardiac nodal and arteriolar smooth muscle cells.
    • Pharmacology
    • Non-selectively inhibit calcium channels in the heart and arterioles, resulting in cardiac depression and vasodilation.

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    • Indications
    • Contraindications
    • Adverse Effects
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