Diltiazem dosing
Antiarrhythmics · 5 mg/mL · IV Push / Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.15 mg/kg | 10.5 mg |
| standard | 0.25 mg/kg | 17.5 mg |
| high | 0.35 mg/kg | 24.5 mg |
Bolus over 2 min. May repeat at 0.35 mg/kg after 15 min. Infusion 5-15 mg/hr. Use for rate control in AF/flutter.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · ACC/AHA AF guidelines
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Vigil computes Diltiazem for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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