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Diltiazem counteracts digitalis-dependent splanchnic vasoconstriction in man.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3429059     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We investigated the vasodilating effect of diltiazem on basal as well as digoxin-dependent splanchnic and systemic hemodynamics in 12 normotensive men, using the hepatic venous catheter technique, the thermodilution method and systolic time intervals. After baseline measurements, diltiazem was administered by a primed-constant infusion (2.5 micrograms/kg/min) in 6 out of 12 subjects. Following an equilibration period of diltiazem infusion, 1 mg digoxin was infused concomitantly over 15 min and hemodynamic changes were determined over 105 min. Control trials with digoxin and concomitant saline infusion were also performed in 7 out of 12 subjects. Diltiazem medication alone lowered only systolic blood pressure without affecting splanchnic hemodynamics. Digoxin without comedication provoked an increase in systolic blood pressure, a decrease in heart rate, mean pulmonary artery pressure and total electromechanical systole (positive inotropic effect), and significantly reduced splanchnic blood flow and increased splanchnic vascular resistance. During concomitant diltiazem infusion, digoxin did not alter splanchnic hemodynamics while the shortening of total electromechanical systole remained unchanged. We conclude, that diltiazem attenuates digoxin-induced splanchnic vasoconstriction and therefore, might be useful in the treatment of digitalis-dependent splanchnic vascular insufficiency.
Authors:
S Gasic; A Korn; H G Eichler
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of clinical pharmacology, therapy, and toxicology     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0174-4879     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol     Publication Date:  1987 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1988-03-03     Completed Date:  1988-03-03     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003415     Medline TA:  Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol     Country:  GERMANY, WEST    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  553-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
First Medical University Clinic, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Vienna, Austria.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Blood Pressure / drug effects
Cardiac Output / drug effects
Digoxin / blood,  pharmacology*
Diltiazem / blood,  pharmacology*
Heart Rate / drug effects
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Liver / blood supply*,  drug effects
Male
Splanchnic Circulation / drug effects*
Vascular Resistance / drug effects
Vasoconstriction / drug effects*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
20830-75-5/Digoxin; 42399-41-7/Diltiazem

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