diltiazem

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D5229475 (dĭl-tī′ə-zĕm′)n. A calcium channel blocker drug, C₂₂H₂₆N₂O₄S, that acts as a coronary vasodilator and is used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat angina pectoris and hypertension.

[(vaso)dil(ator) + -tiazem, suff. for calcium channel blockers (shortening and alteration of benzothiazepine, class of compounds : benzo- + thi(o)- + az(o)- + ep(oxide) + -ine).]

diltiazem

(dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm) n (Pharmacology) a benzothiapine and a calcium channel blocker, used to treat angina and arrhythmia

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diltiazem - a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failureCardizemcalcium blocker, calcium-channel blocker - any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine

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diltiazem

[dil-ti´ah-zem] a calcium channel blocking agent that acts as a vasodilator; used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension, and tachycardia" >supraventricular tachycardia

diltiazem

(dĭl-tī′ə-zĕm′)n. A calcium channel blocker drug, C₂₂H₂₆N₂O₄S, that acts as a coronary vasodilator and is used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat angina pectoris and hypertension.

diltiazem

Cardizem^®, Tiazac^® Cardiology A CCB used to the control atrial flutter or A Fib, angina, paroxysmal SVT, and HTN, which may prevent ↓ coronary artery diameter after heart transplantation Adverse effects Atrial flutter, tachyarrhythmias, slowing of AV conduction and sinus node automaticity, pruritus, sweating, constipation, N&V Contraindications WPW syndrome, constipation, peripheral edema, left ventricular dysfunction. See Calcium channel blocker.

diltiazem

A calcium channel blocker drug used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and high blood pressure (HYPERTENSION). Brand names are Adizem SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Dilzem SR, Dilzem XL, Slozem, Tildiem, Tildiem LA, Viazem XL, Zemtard and Zildil SR.

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noun a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure

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