diltiazem

noun

dil·​ti·​a·​zem dil-ˈtī-ə-(ˌ)zem 

: a calcium channel blocker C₂₂H₂₆N₂O₄S used especially in the form of its hydrochloride as a coronary vasodilator

Examples of diltiazem in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, Donnelly and Sanchez said, she has been prescribed baby aspirin, a statin, diltiazem and nitroglycerin as needed for chest pains. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The pills included an unspecified thyroid medication, Tylenol, and diltiazem, a medication used to treat high blood pressure. — Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025

According to a search warrant obtained by PEOPLE, the pills were Tylenol, a thyroid medication, and diltiazem, which is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025

This included two green cellular devices, thyroid medication, diltiazem medication (a calcium channel blocker), Tylenol, medical records and a 2025 monthly planner. — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025

The interaction between vitamin D and diltiazem is related to how both drugs affect calcium levels. — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from International Scientific Vocabulary dilator + benzothiazepin, tricyclic compound structurally similar to benzodiazepine + -m (as in diazepam)

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for diltiazem

• atm
• diadem
• ibidem
• meristem
• clem
• em
• femme
• gem
• hem
• phlegm
• rem
• stem

Medical Definition

diltiazem

noun

dil·​ti·​a·​zem dil-ˈtī-ə-(ˌ)zem 

: a calcium channel blocker used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₂H₂₆N₂O₄S·HCl as a coronary vasodilator see cardizem