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Diltiazem (Cardizem) Flashcards

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Diltiazem (Cardizem) maintenance infusion dose

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5mg/ hr IV/IO titration up by 5mg/ hr as needed

Max 15mg/ hr

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Diltiazem (Cardizem): describe the MOA

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Diltiazem, being a nondihydropyridine, blocks L-type calcium channels, which results in a reduced HR.

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Diltiazem (Cardizem) contraindications

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  • Hypotension/ shock
  • High degree heart blocks
  • WPW
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Diltiazem (Cardizem) class

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Nondihydropyridine CCB

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Diltiazem (Cardizem) indications

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  • 1st line afib/ flutter
  • 2nd line SVT/ PSVT
  • Control rapid ventricular rates
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Diltiazem (Cardizem) dose for Afib/ flutter with rapid ventricular response or PSVT

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0.25 mg/kg IV/IO bolus over 2 mins

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Diltiazem (Cardizem) kinetics

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Onset: 2-5 mins
Duration: 1-3hrs

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Diltiazem (Cardizem) Afib/ flutter dose (after 15 min) if first is inadequate

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0.35 mg/kg IV/IO bolus over 2 mins

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