non-dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonists in rate control in atrial fibrillation (AF)

Last reviewed 05/2021

Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonists in control of rate in atrial fibrillation (1)

Usual oral maintenance dose
verapamil 40 mg b.i.d. to 360 mg (ER) o.d.
diltiazem 60 mg t.i.d. to 360 mg (ER) o.d.

ER = extended release formulations

Reference:

  • (1) Task Force for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. European Heart Journal (2010) 31, 2369-2429.