diltiazem (Cardizem)
Class:
Antihypertensives: Calcium Channel Blockers
Indication:
Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias (verapamil, diltiazem), pre-term labor (nifedipine).
Mode of Action:
Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, leading to vasodilation, which ↓ HR and BP.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Peripheral edema, hypotension, bradycardia, constipation.
NC/PT:
Monitor BP and HR. Hold per provider's order parameters (e.g., SBP < 90, HR < 60). Do not consume grapefruit juice. Change positions slowly.