Diltiazem

Indications

• hypertension

• angina pectoris

  • some types of arrhythmia

  • Preventive medication for migraine

Administration/Absorption

Distribution

Mechanism

• • non-dihydropyridine (non-DHP) benzothiazepine

• calcium channel blocker

  • class 3 anti-anginal drug

  • class IV antiarrhythmic

  • Negative inotropic effect

  • Negative chronotropic effect

  • Negative dromotropic effect

Excretion