diltiazem

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Chemical structure of diltiazem
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Etymology

From dil- (vasodilator) +‎ -tiazem (alteration of benzothiazepine).

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Noun

diltiazem (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A benzothiazepine drug, a potent vasodilator used to treat hypertension, migraine, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia.

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