Cardizem

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

Diltiazem (CARDIZEM) / Calcium Channel Blocker

DESCRIPTION:

• Slows conduction through the SA / AV node, Causes vasodilation.

INDICATIONS:

• ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, ATRIAL FLUTTER. PRACTICE PARAMETER (4.03)

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• HYPOTENSION, wide complex tachycardia, conduction system disturbances.

PRECAUTIONS:

• CHF, Hypotension, renal disease.

DOSAGE:

• 0.25 mg/kg IV bolus over 2 minutes AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETERS for specific dosages.