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Diltiazem Pharmacology
Manage episode 253381236 series 2462890
Diltiazem is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that can be used in atrial fibrillation as well as hypertension.
One big downside to diltiazem is that it does have a few drug interactions via CYP3A4.
Aripiprazole, apixaban, and certain statins are all examples of medication that can have concentrations increased by adding diltiazem to a patient’s regimen.
Diltiazem works a little differently from dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (like amlodipine) as it works on the heart AND the vessels.
Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE!
324 episodes
Diltiazem Pharmacology
Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Manage episode 253381236 series 2462890
Diltiazem is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that can be used in atrial fibrillation as well as hypertension.
One big downside to diltiazem is that it does have a few drug interactions via CYP3A4.
Aripiprazole, apixaban, and certain statins are all examples of medication that can have concentrations increased by adding diltiazem to a patient’s regimen.
Diltiazem works a little differently from dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (like amlodipine) as it works on the heart AND the vessels.
Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE!
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