What is Zanidip 10mg used for?
ZANIDIP is indicated in adults for the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension. The recommended dosage is 10 mg orally once a day at least 15 minutes before meals; the dose may be increased to 20 mg depending on the individual patient’s response.
Is Zanidip a good blood pressure medication?
Zanidip belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers (of the dihydropyridine group). Zanidip lowers high blood pressure, which doctors call hypertension. It works by relaxing some of the blood vessels in the body and reducing resistance to the flow of blood through the blood vessels.
What are the side effects of lercanidipine 10mg?
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| System organ class | Adverse drug reactions | |
|---|---|---|
| Nervous system disorders | Uncommon | Headache, dizziness |
| Cardiac disorders | Uncommon | Tachycardia, palpitations, peripheral oedema |
| Rare: | angina pectoris | |
| Very rare | Chest pain, myocardial infarction, hypotension |
Should I take lercanidipine at night?
It usually is not necessary to take your blood pressure medication at night, unless your doctor has told you to do so. Whether or not you have to take the medication for the rest of your life depends on a variety of factors. In some cases, lifestyle changes can lower or eliminate the need for blood pressure medication.
How does Zanidip work?
Lercanidipine is known as a calcium-channel blocker because it works by affecting the way calcium passes into certain muscle cells in your blood vessels. The muscle cells need calcium to contract. Lacidipine reduces the amount of calcium that goes into these muscle cells.
Can you stop taking Zanidip?
If you stop taking Zanidip your blood pressure may increase again. Please consult your doctor before stopping the treatment. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What is the generic name for Zanidip?
Take lercanidipine once a day, preferably in the morning. You should take the tablet about 30 minutes before you eat. Do not drink grapefruit juice whilst you are on lercanidipine….About lercanidipine.
| Type of medicine | A calcium-channel blocker |
|---|---|
| Also called | Zanidip® |
| Available as | Tablets |
Is Zircol the same as lercanidipine?
The name of your medicine is ZIRCOL 10 or ZIRCOL 20, which is also known as lercanidipine.
Does lercanidipine make you pee?
Rare Zanidip side effects Increased need to pass urine (polyuria).
What’s the best time to take blood pressure medicine morning or night?
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime rather than in the morning nearly halves the risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, a large, new study finds.
Can lercanidipine cause tiredness?
You might feel dizzy, weak or drowsy when you take lercanidipine or if you take other medicines, such as the blood pressure medicines ramipril or lisinopril.
What is the difference between Zanidip 10 mg and 20 mg?
Zanidip 10 mg tablet is available as a yellow, round, scored, film-coated tablet. Zanidip 20 mg tablet is available as a pink, circular, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Zanidip is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily, at least 15 minutes before a meal.
How do you take 10 mg of Zanidip?
The usual dose is one 10 mg tablet taken once daily, but may be increased to 20 mg once daily. If you do not understand the instructions on the box, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help. Swallow Zanidip whole with a glass of water. Take Zanidip at about the same time each day, at least 15 minutes before a meal.
How many tablets are in a pack of Zanidip?
Zanidip comes in packs of 7 (sample) or 28 tablets. Zanidip contains 10 mg or 20 mg of lercanidipine hydrochloride as the active ingredient.
What are the excipients in Zanidip?
Zanidip tablets contain the excipients lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, povidone and magnesium stearate. The tablets are film-coated with the proprietary ingredients Opadry OY-SR-6497 (10 mg-yellow) or Opadry O2-F2-5077 (20 mg-pink).