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Diltiazem / Dilzem / Dilgard / Dical / Diltime

DILTIAZEM

Category

Anti-arrhythmic 

Action
  • Calcium channel blocker
  • Reduce heart rate and Blood pressure
  • Dilate peripheral arteries thus decrease resistance afterload
Indication
  • Supraventricular arrythemis
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertension
Dose

Dog= 0.5-2mg/kg T/D                                                                                           0.5-2.5 mg/kg B/D

Contraindications
  • CHF
  • Hepatic disease
  • AV block
  • Hypertension
Adverse Effects
  • Swollen hands
  • Itching
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
Availability
  • Dilzem - 30mg,60mg tab.
  • Dilgard - 30mg,60mg,90mg tab.
  • Dilcal - 30mg, 60mg tab
  • Diltime - 30mg, 60mg tab
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