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Diltiazem

Anti anginals

Description

Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Diltiazem is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.

Mechanism of action

It has direct negative inotropic and chronotropic effect. It is a coronary vasodilator and total peripheral vascular resistance is reduced.

 

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Mechanism of action

It has direct negative inotropic and chronotropic effect. It is a coronary vasodilator and total peripheral vascular resistance is reduced.

 

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