One hundred two (102) patients <65 had a response rate of 78%. Diltiazem: MedlinePlus Drug Information National Library of Medicine Some data suggest that the incidence is decreasing probably due to improvements in the infusion procedure, early recognition of the drug leakage, and training in management techniques. National Library of Medicine hb``d``f`c`P "@1vG(r8}C#7mcH`KfYtfnzv$@,BKK~x$3$shElVVp A_8{.>9UiiGK:&ALg>)tvNV-+>'(yqnSg@Em.P^''*.^. %%EOF Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Diltia XT, Dilt-XR, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac Photographic documentation of extravasation case. Avoid taking herbal supplements containing St. John's wort at the same time you are taking diltiazem. Use diltiazem cautiously in treatment of patients with concomitant LV systolic dysfunction because the negative inotropic effect can cause hypotension. Apply compresses for 20 to 60 minutes 3 or 4 times daily for the first 24 to 72 hours after extravasation occurs. 42, 48 In two cases of TPN extravasation, 25 units of hyaluronidase were injected intradermally around the inflamed area, resulting in clinical improvement within 6-12 hours. Writingoriginal draft: JTK, JYP, HJL, YJC. Other: Amblyopia, asthenia, dry mouth, dyspnea, edema, headache, hyperuricemia Before It has a pH range of 3.7 to 4.1. 0 Drug information handbook. This includes AV nodal reentrant tachycardias and reciprocating tachycardias associated with an extranodal accessory pathway such as the WPW syndrome or short PR syndrome. Visualization: JTK, JYP, HJL, YJC. Heart rate reduction may last from 1 to 3 hours. BIT Druginfo website [Internet] [cited 2020 Jul 10]. Hudson (OH): Lexi-Comp Inc; 2000. %PDF-1.6 % Drugs which induce or inhibit hepatic microsomal enzymes may alter diltiazem disposition. The site is secure. Common symptoms and signs of extravasation include pain, stinging or burning sensations, and edema around the intravenous (IV) injection site. Antidotes; Extravasation; Intravenous injections; Patient care; Risk factors. 10 mL Single-Dose Vials Conceptualization: JTK, JYP, HJL, YJC. For prevention of extravasation, health professionals should be familiar with the extravasation management standard guidelines. These pharmacokinetic effects seen during diltiazem coadministration can result in increased clinical effects (e.g. This guideline will enable health professions to manage the patients extravasation appropriately. The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex. health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (, GUID:367E9C1D-E270-4114-AA3D-21C537398B1B, GUID:D253D40D-77BC-48AC-A9B8-1814B76155B0, GUID:AD28B884-86A0-4E06-8641-E315D06B067F, GUID:3AC69EF7-5706-454E-AEA5-D87005B23EF4, GUID:D75BDE9D-DD6A-421F-A27E-A2A0FE0A12C1, GUID:6CED1AD4-FC08-4A32-B5E3-E0B71BFF0284, Extravasation, Antidotes, Intravenous injections, Patient care, Risk factors.