Calcium Channel Blockers
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Antiarrhythmic Drugs : Calcium Channel Blockers : Synthesis and Drug Profile - i. Verapamil (Calaptin, Vasopten) ii. Diltiazem (Dilzem, Angizem, Cardisec)
SYNTHESIS AND DRUG PROFILE
Calcium Channel Blockers
This is discussed in detail under Antianginals.
i. Verapamil (Calaptin, Vasopten)
Dose: Daily oral dose is 180 to 480 mg in acute cases, 5 to 10 mg slow I.V. over 2 min.
ii. Diltiazem (Dilzem, Angizem, Cardisec)
Dose: The usual dose is 60–90 mg of diltiazem, which can be given every 6 h for prophylactic control against paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
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