Diltiazem
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| Molar mass | 414. 519 g/mol |
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| Formula | C22H26N2O4S |
| Drug class | Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker |
| Elimination half-life | 3–4. 5 hours |
| Metabolism | Liver |
| Excretion | Kidney; Biliary |
| Trade names | Cardizem, Dilacorxr, Cardizem, Dilacorxr, others |
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| ID | 2609435 |
About Diltiazem
Diltiazem, sold under the trade name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias. It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used. It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.