Diltiazem
Diltiazem is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels, slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the workload on the heart.
Dosage by Body Weight
Standard adult oral dosage ranges from 120 mg to 360 mg daily, taken in divided doses for immediate-release tablets or once daily for extended-release formulations. Pediatric dosing is not standardized and should only be administered under strict specialist supervision.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 8-10 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 11-15 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 16-20 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
Generic Name
Diltiazem HydrochlorideBranded Drug Names
Diltiazem is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.