Substance / Medication

Diltiazem

Overview

Active Ingredient
diltiazem
RxNorm CUI
3443

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Evaluating the Concomitant Use of Diltiazem or Verapamil With Direct Oral Anticoagulants: A Meta-analysis.
Kido Kazuhiko, Shimizu Mikiko, Shiga Tsuyoshi et al. · Ann Pharmacother · 2026
PMID: 40326046Meta-Analysis
Metoprolol vs diltiazem for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate: Systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events.
Hintze Trager D, Downing Jessica V, Acquisto Nicole M et al. · Am J Emerg Med · 2025
PMID: 39764905Meta-Analysis
Intravenous diltiazem versus metoprolol for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate: A meta-analysis.
Lan Qingsu, Wu Fengchao, Han Bing et al. · Am J Emerg Med · 2022
PMID: 34781150Meta-Analysis
Topical diltiazem ointment in post-hemorrhoidectomy pain relief: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Huang Yan-Jiun, Chen Chien-Yu, Chen Ray-Jade et al. · Asian J Surg · 2018
PMID: 28698000Meta-Analysis
The efficacy of diltiazem and glyceryltrinitrate for the medical management of chronic anal fissure: a meta-analysis.
Sajid M S, Rimple J, Cheek E et al. · Int J Colorectal Dis · 2008
PMID: 17846781Meta-Analysis
Diltiazem, nifedipine, nimodipine or verapamil for neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia.
Soares K V, McGrath J J · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2000
PMID: 10796323Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Diltiazem (substance)
SNOMED CT
372793000
UMLS CUI
C0012373
RxNorm CUI
3443

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 15 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

6
Conditions
4
Biomarkers
3
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.