Synonyms:

1,5-Benzothiazepin-4(5H)one,3-(acetyloxy)-5-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-2,3-dihydro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, monohydrochloride, (+)-cis-; Dilacor XR; Diltiazem hydrochloride; Cardizem; Cardizem CD; Cardizem SR; Cardcal; Coras;

Uses:

Diltiazem HCl is a member of the group of drugs known as benzothiazepines , which are a class of calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is a class 3 anti-anginal drug, and a class IV antidysrhythmic. It incites very minimal reflex sympathetic changes. Diltiazem HCl is a potent vasodilator, increasing blood flow and variably decreasing the heart rate via strong depression of A-V node conduction. Its pharmacolgical activity is somewhat similar to verapamil.