Calcium Channel Blocker Side Effects | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient who is being treated with a calcium channel blocking agent?

Yes

Is the patient taking an excessive dosage of the agent?

Yes

Does the patient have?

• sinus node dysfunction?

Yes

• atrioventricular (AV) block?

Yes

• congestive heart failure?

Yes

• impaired hepatic function or blood flow?

Yes

Is the patient taking a drug that?

• impairs cardiac conduction or increases heart block (digitalis, class I anti-arrhythmic agent)?

Yes

• impairs myocardial contractility or cardiac output (beta blockers, disopyramide)?

Yes

• causes dehydration (diuretic agents)?

Yes

• impairs hepatic metabolism or blood flow (cimetidine)?

Yes

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ICD-10

Risk Factors for Calcium Channel Blocking Agent Toxicity

Purpose: To evaluate a patient being treated with a calcium channel blocking agent for factors associated with increased toxicity.