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diltiazem
diltiazem
Brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Diltiazem HCl, Diltiazem HCl CD, Diltiazem HCl SR, Diltiazem HCl XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 60 mg/12 hours; 90 mg/12 hours; 120 mg/24 hours; 180 mg/24 hours; 240 mg/24 hours; 300 mg/24 hours; 360 mg/24 hours |
| SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 5 mg/mL |
| TABLET, ORAL | 30 mg; 60 mg; 90 mg |
Last updated: Feb. 6, 2023
- Do Not Crush: IR Tablet/ER Capsule
diltiazem
For Titration Guidelines See Policy 900.3028
Conversion from I.V. diltiazem to oral diltiazem: Oral dose (mg/day) is approximately equal to [rate (mg/hour) x 3 + 3] x 10.
3 mg/hour = 120 mg/day
5 mg/hour = 180 mg/day
7 mg/hour = 240 mg/day
11 mg/hour = 360 mg/day