Definitions for diltiazem
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1. diltiazem, Cardizemnoun

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

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1. diltiazemnoun

   A benzothiazepine drug, a potent vasodilator used to treat hypertension, migraine, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia.

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1. Diltiazem

   Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias. It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used. It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein. When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.Common side effects include swelling, dizziness, headaches, and low blood pressure. Other severe side effects include an overly slow heart beat, heart failure, liver problems, and allergic reactions. Use is not recommended during pregnancy. It is unclear if use when breastfeeding is safe.Diltiazem works by relaxing the smooth muscle in the walls of arteries, resulting in them opening and allowing blood to flow more easily. Additionally, it acts on the heart to prolong the period until it can beat again. It does this by blocking the entry of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. It is a class IV antiarrhythmic.Diltiazem was approved for medical use in the United States in 1982. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 76th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 9 million prescriptions. An extended release formulation is also available.

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1. diltiazem

   Diltiazem is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers, which work by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood and can reduce its workload. It can be taken orally or administered intravenously under medical supervision.

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1. Diltiazem

   Diltiazem is a nondihydropyridine member of the class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine. It is a class 3 antianginal drug, and a class IV antiarrhythmic. It is a common adulterant of cocaine seized in the UK, and has been found to reduce cocaine cravings in rats, indicating it may prolong the "high". It incites minimal reflex sympathetic changes. It is based upon a 1,4-thiazepine ring. Diltiazem is metabolized by and acts as an inhibitor of the CYP3A4 enzyme.

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1. Diltiazem

   A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions.

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1. • Calcium Blocker

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diltiazem in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of diltiazem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diltiazem
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diltiazem
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diltiazem
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=diltiazem