Definition

Noun: - A calcium channel blocker medication: Cardizem is a brand name for the drug diltiazem, which is a calcium channel blocker. It is prescribed to treat conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain types of heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate to improve blood flow and reduce the heart's workload.

Usage

• Cardizem is used as a proper noun, specifically a trademarked brand name for a prescription drug. It is typically used in medical contexts.
• It is often followed by the drug's generic name (diltiazem) or its intended use (e.g., for hypertension).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Cardizem to manage her hypertension.
  • Patients taking Cardizem for angina often report improved exercise tolerance.
  • Cardizem, or diltiazem, is a common choice for rate control in certain heart conditions.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Cardizem": to be taking the medication Cardizem as part of a treatment regimen.
  • He has been on Cardizem for six months to control his high blood pressure.

Variants and Related Words

• Diltiazem (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Cardizem.
  • The pharmacy substituted the brand Cardizem with generic diltiazem.
• Calcium channel blocker (n): The class of drugs to which Cardizem (diltiazem) belongs.
  • Other calcium channel blockers include amlodipine and verapamil.

Synonyms

• Diltiazem: The direct generic equivalent.
• Calcium antagonist: An older, less common term for calcium channel blockers.

Related Terms (Medical Context)

• Antihypertensive (n): A type of drug that lowers blood pressure; Cardizem is one example.
• Anti-anginal (n): A drug used to prevent or relieve angina; Cardizem has this effect.

Noun

1. a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure