EPISODE · Jun 6, 2022 · 0 MIN
Diltiazem
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade – Cardizem Class – Calcium channel Blocker ( class IV antiarrhythmic) MOA – Blocks Calcium from moving into the heart muscle cell, which prolongs the conduction of electrical impulses through the AV node Indication – Rapid atrial fibrillation Contraindications – Hypotension, Heart block, heart failure Side effects – Flushing, headache, bradycardia, hypotension, heart block, myocardial depression, severe AV block, at high doses cardiac arrest Dosing Adult: 0.25mg/kg IV/IO 2nd dose of 0.35mg/kg IV/IO Pediatric: Not recommended
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