Diltiazem HCL

Question 1

Diltiazem Adult Dose:

Answer 1

• Initial bolus: 0.25 mg/ kg (average dose 20 mg) IV over two minutes.
• If inadequate response, may re-bolus in 15 minutes: 0.35 mg / kg IV over two (2) minutes.
• Maintenance infusion of 5-15 mg / hour.

Question 2

Diltiazem Pediatric Dose:

Answer 2

Not Recommended