| Active Ingredient | DILTIAZEM |
| Therapeutic Class | CCBs, MISCELLANEOUS |
| Indications | Class IV antiarrhythmic. |
| Caution | Headache, ankle oedema, hypotension, dizziness, bradycardia, AV block. Avoid grapefruit juice. C.f. Prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 13; 28. |
| Dose Range |
Angina: 60-120mg three times daily to a maximum of 360mg daily . Slow release preparation:120-480mg daily . |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Diltiazem should be used during pregnancy only when the possible benefits outwei More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Diltiazem is distributed in breastmilk and is not recommended for lactating wome More ... |