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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action

Complications

Contraindications/Precautions

Interactions

Medication Administration

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness

Therapeutic Use

Nursing Interventions

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Felicia Ahl

diltiazem

Drug for angina, hypertension and dysrhythmias/calcium channel blocker

inhibits the transport of calcium into

myocardial cells

Concurrent use of diltiazem with other cardiovascular

drugs, particularly digoxin or beta-adrenergic blockers

may cause partial or complete heart block.

Contraindicated in patients with acute MI, AV heart block,

sick sinus syndrome, severe hypotension, bleeding

aneurysm or those undergoing intracranial surgery.

headache. dizziness and edema of the ankles and feet

relax coronary and peripheral blood vessels.

bringing more oxygen to the myocardium and

reducing cardiac workload

Assess routinely for signs of

CHF and pulmonary edema

(dyspnea, cough, shortness of

breath, rales/crackles, jugular

distention). report to the

physician.

decrease in frequency and severity of anginal attacks

Counter agent is Atropine or

isoproterenol

Diltiazem - drug cards

Nursing Pharmacology

Keiser University

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