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Medicines diltiazem hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

diltiazem hydrochloride · Medicine question

Why is the pulse checked?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Diltiazem can slow the heart and atrioventricular conduction. Pulse checks help identify excessive bradycardia.

Sources for this answer

Tildiem LA 200mg Prolonged-Release Capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 16
Tildiem Retard 90mg Prolonged-Release Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 15

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