Definition
diltiazem
noun
- A calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; often used in clinical and prescription contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed diltiazem to help manage the patient's hypertension.
- Diltiazem works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate.
- Common side effects of diltiazem include dizziness and headache.
- The patient's blood pressure improved after starting diltiazem therapy.
- Diltiazem is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations.