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Drug Information  
Generic Name: Diltiazem
Pronunciation: dil-TYE-ah-zem
Product Name: Cardizem
Marketer: Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Category: Antidysrhythmic Drugs
How given: by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)
Uses: High blood pressure, angina pectoris, rapid heart rates associated with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Comment: Diltiazem is a very useful in treating high blood pressure, helping angina pectoris and slowing rapid heart rates associated with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and PSVT.

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