Tablets 5mg, 10mg

First line dihydropyridine

Tablets 10mg, 20mg

A second line dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker when amlodipine is not tolerated (e.g. where patients develop significant ankle oedema)

A second line dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker when amlodipine is not tolerated (e.g. where patients develop significant ankle oedema).

For existing patients only

Tablets 30mg
Intravenous infusion 10mg/50mL

Prevention and treatment of ischaemia following subarachnoid haemorrhage

For use only within licensed indications following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Tablets 40mg, 80mg, 120mg
M/R tablets 120mg, 240mg
Liquid 40mg/5mL

Prescribe diltiazem modified-release preperations by brand name. Different hospital Trusts may stock different brands. Follow local Trust policy regarding brand switches.

Injection 10mg/10mL

Specialist use only