How do you administer Cardizem drip?

An initial Cardizem I.V. Bolus dose may be ordered by the physician. The initial dose should be 0.25 mg/kg actual body weight as a bolus administered over 2 minutes. If response is inadequate, a second bolus dose may be administered after 15 minutes.

What is a Cardizem drip used for?

Cardizem is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of chest pain (angina), high blood pressure (hypertension), as well as certain heart rhythm disorders such as dangerously rapid heartbeats (Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia), and Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter.

What is the max for Cardizem drip?

Drip can be titrated to 15mg/hr, with re-bolus of 0.25mg/kg with each increase. 0.1mg/kg bolus (Max dose: 10mg) IV bolus x 1.

How long should a Cardizem drip infuse?

The initial dose of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection should be 0.25 mg/kg actual body weight as a bolus administered over 2 minutes (20 mg is a reasonable dose for the average patient). If response is inadequate, a second dose may be administered after 15 minutes.

How long does it take IV Cardizem to work?

Conclusion: Treatment of acute AFF with i.v. diltiazem decreases ventricular heart rate significantly within 5 minutes, compared with 3 hours for treatment with i.v. digoxin. No advantage was noted within 3 hours for i.v. treatment with a combination of diltiazem and digoxin.

How quickly does Cardizem work?

For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take 2 to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug. This medication must be taken regularly to prevent angina. It should not be used to treat angina when it occurs.

Is Cardizem a slow release medication?

CARDIZEM CD is formulated as a once-a-day extended-release capsule containing 120 mg, 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg, or 360 mg diltiazem hydrochloride.

Is Cardizem drip an antiarrhythmic?

Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a Class IV antiarrhythmic and one of the most common pharmacological agents used for treatment of AF with RVR. These CCBs can be easily identified by the last four letters of the generic name ending with “pine”.

Is Cardizem used for AFIB?

The calcium channel blockers diltiazem (Cardizem) and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin) are effective for initial ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation. These agents are given intravenously in bolus doses until the ventricular rate becomes slower.

How does Cardizem help AFIB?

This Calcium Channel antagonism leads to decreased SAN chronotropic effect and decreased AVN conduction, making it useful for treatment of atrial arrhythmias such as AF, Atrial Flutter and Supra-ventricular Tachycardias (SVTs).