IR-2024-45, Feb
Antihypertensive Drugs
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The drug prevents the recurrence of life-threatening Diltiazem is contraindicated in patients who have a second or third-degree AV block, and it may cause congestive heart failure or even gingival hyperplasia, which is an overgrowth of the gums
5 mEq/L or less could wait 3 to 4 weeks before initial assessment
PO (Adults): 20–80 mg/day as a single dose initially, may repeat in 6–8 hr; may ↑ dose by 20–40 mg every 6–8 hr until desired response
Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects
"I need to massage the skin with the alcohol wipe after I give the injection
" You can take diltiazem with or without food
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor
over 2 minutes
For oral dosage forms (suspension or tablets): Adults—20 to 40 milligrams (mg) once a day in the evening
Generic Name: diltiazem hydrochloride
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Give this drug as ordered by your child’s doctor
Regular-release tablets: Option 1: Decrease or hold dosage, increase frequency of monitoring, and resume at lower dosage once INR is within the therapeutic range