Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 1

diltiazem class? moa?

Answer 1

non-dihydropyridine ccb. block voltage gated L type calcium channels (cardiac>vascular)

Question 2

diltiazem uses and SE?

Answer 2

angina, hypertension, supraventricular tachy, vasospasm, reynaud’s phenomenon. SE- constipation, pretibial edema, nausea, flushing, dizziness, heart failure, AV block, sinus node depression.