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PRONUNCIATION OF DILTIAZEM

diltiazem  [dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DILTIAZEM

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determiner
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Diltiazem is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DILTIAZEM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Diltiazem

Diltiazem is a nondihydropyridine member of the class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is a benzothiazepine, which differentiates it from the other classes of non-DHP calcium channel blockers such as the phenylalkylamines. It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine. It is a class 3 antianginal drug, and a class IV antiarrhythmic. It is a common adulterant of cocaine seized in the UK, and has been found to reduce cocaine cravings in rats, indicating it may prolong the "high". It incites minimal reflex sympathetic changes. It is based upon a 1,4-thiazepine ring. Diltiazem is metabolized by and acts as an inhibitor of the CYP3A4 enzyme.

Definition of diltiazem in the English dictionary

The definition of diltiazem in the dictionary is a drug used to treat angina and arrhythmia. Diltiazem is a benzothiapine and a calcium channel blocker.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DILTIAZEM


apozem
ˈæpəˌzɛm
brunizem
ˈbruːnəˌzɛm
chernozem
ˈtʃɜːnəʊˌzɛm
tschernosem
ˈtʃɜːnəʊˌzɛm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DILTIAZEM

dill
dill pickle
dilli
dillies
dilly
dilly bag
dilly-dallied
dilly-dallies
dilly-dally
dilly-dallying
dilucidate
dilucidation
diluent
dilutable
dilute
dilutee
diluteness
diluter
dilution
dilutionary

WORDS THAT END LIKE DILTIAZEM

anthem
em
Eminem
fem
gem
hem
item
mem
modem
operating system
problem
respiratory system
Salem
seem
Sem
sierozem
stem
system
the system
them

Synonyms and antonyms of diltiazem in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diltiazem» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DILTIAZEM

Find out the translation of diltiazem to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diltiazem from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diltiazem» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

地尔硫卓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diltiazem
570 millions of speakers

English

diltiazem
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

diltiazem
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ديلتيازيم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дилтиазем
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diltiazem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

diltiazem
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diltiazem
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diltiazem
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Diltiazem
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジルチアゼム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

딜 티아 젬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diltiazem
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

diltiazem
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டைல்டயாஸம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डल्टिआझम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diltiazem
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diltiazem
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

diltiazem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дилтиазем
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diltiazem
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διλτιαζέμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diltiazem
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

diltiazem
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diltiazem
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diltiazem

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DILTIAZEM»

The term «diltiazem» is regularly used and occupies the 59.415 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DILTIAZEM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diltiazem

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DILTIAZEM»

Discover the use of diltiazem in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diltiazem and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handbook of Drug Administration Via Enteral Feeding Tubes
An enteral feeding tube provides a means of maintaining nutritional intake when there is limited access to the gastrointestinal tract.
Rebecca White, Vicky Bradnam, 2007
2
Medications and Mothers' Milk
This book provides you with the most current, complete, and easy-to-read information on using medications in breastfeeding mothers. This massive new update has hundreds of new drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes.
Thomas W. Hale, 2012
3
Heal Your Headache
Based on the breakthrough understanding that virtually all headaches are forms of migraine--because migraine is not a specific type of headache, but the built-in mechanism that causes headaches of all kinds, along with neck stiffness, sinus ...
David Buchholz, 2002
4
Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine
An authoritative, user-friendly guide to cardiovascular diseases and disorders in the dog and cat is fully referenced and richly illustrated throughout by clinical color photos, imaging and diagrams of the highest quality.
Wendy Ware, 2007
5
Calcium Channel Blockers: Calcium Channel Blocker, ...
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 162. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
LLC Books, 2010
6
Microspheres of Diltiazem Hcl As a Novel Drug Delivery
The present study was an attempt to develop microspheres for diltiazem HCl using three different polymers.
Sachin Chauhan, Avinash Kumar Seth, Ankur Javia, 2012
7
Drugs for the heart
The new 6th Edition continues to be the definitive pocket-sized guide on the "hows" and "whys" of cardiovascular drugs.
Lionel H. Opie, Bernard J. Gersh, 2005
8
Critical Care Intravenous Infusion Drug Handbook
Drip Rates and Dosing information are arranged in tabular manner for each drug referenced in the text, allowing you to quickly prepare drugs in critical situations.
Gary J. Algozzine, Deborah J. Lilly, Robert Algozzine, 2010
9
Pharmaceutical Extrusion Technology
The book highlights the applicability of melt extrusion in pharmaceutical drug development and product manufacturing, including controlled release, dissolution rate and bioavailability enhancement, and granulation technology.
Isaac Ghebre-Selassie, Charles Martin, 2003
10
How Drugs Work: Basic Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals
This Third Edition of How Drugs Work equips readers with a set of clear concepts for matching the pharmacology to the diagnosis.
Hugh McGavock, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DILTIAZEM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diltiazem is used in the context of the following news items.
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How being a nation of pill poppers is making us ill
Bisoprolol, like the diltiazem Mrs Fisher was already taking, is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. But as the hospital trust finally ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
2
Company Shares of Assembly Biosciences, Inc. Rally 3.69%
The Companys product portfolio consists of two late stage assets: VEN 307 (topical diltiazem) for relief from pain associated with anal fissures ... «Insider Trading Report, Jun 15»
3
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. Short Interest Update
The Companys product portfolio consists of two late stage assets: VEN 307 (topical diltiazem) for relief from pain associated with anal fissures ... «The Daily Rover, Jun 15»
4
Genetic evidence in the mouse solidifies the calcium hypothesis of …
Indeed, clinical trials undertaken with L-type calcium channel inhibitors including diltiazem, verapamil, nifedipine and flunarizine have ... «Nature.com, Jun 15»
5
Supplies from Sun's Halol facility likely to improve in coming quarters
Key products manufactured here are Liposomal Doxorubicin, Duloxetine Hcl, Sumatriptan Auto Injector, Diltiazem Hcl and Tamsulosin Hcl. «Business Standard, Jun 15»
6
Transcript of Afib Chat with Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation …
The first episode I was admitted to the hospital and given diltiazem, cardizem and potassium chloride and I converted to sinus rhythm in about ... «StopAfib.org, Jun 15»
7
Bewdley man committed suicide, coroner rules
... committed suicide. The medical cause of death is listed as combined drug toxicity and excessive ingestion of diltiazem and temazepam. «Kidderminster Shuttle, Jun 15»
8
Results from Investigational IMPROVE-IT Study of VYTORIN(R …
The dose of VYTORIN should not exceed 10/10 mg daily in patients receiving verapamil, diltiazem or dronedarone, and 10/20 mg daily in ... «Finances.com, Jun 15»
9
Lifejacket may have saved life: Coroner
A trace of alcohol was detected, "which may have been due to means other than deliberate ingestion", as were diltiazem, a drug used to treat ... «The Southland Times, May 15»
10
The Demonization of Digitalis: Plain Stupid
Add to that the implementation of a diltiazem drip and the titration of PO meds with an overnight stay or two. Why the uptick of digitalis worries? «Medscape, May 15»

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