
Name
Diltiazim Hydrochloride
Alternate Names
Apo-Diltiaz
Cardizem
Cartia
Dilacor
Novo-Diltazem
Nu-Diltiaz
Tiazac
Abbreviations
None
Category
Ancillary Agent
Subcategory
None
NSC Number
None
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
Calcium channel blocker, vasodilator. Effective in the treatment of angina pectoris due to coronary artery spasm and chronic stable angina pectoris, and to treat hypertension; diltiazem may be able to prevent coronary artery restenosis in heart transplant patients; diltiazem can decrease the frequency of PVCs associated with hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy.
Coding
This drug should NOT be coded
