Zanidip Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Lercanidipine HCl

Indications/Uses

Mild to moderate essential HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

10 mg/day. May be increased to 20 mg/day.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, untreated CHF, unstable angina pectoris or recent (w/in 1 mth). Severe renal or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Sick sinus syndrome (w/o pacemaker). Moderate to severe left ventricular dysfunction.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Peripheral edema, headache, flushing, tachycardia & palpitations.

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Drug Interactions

Interact w/ metabolism & elimination w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers. Not to be taken w/ cyclosporin, grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Potentiated vasodilating effect w/ alcohol.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists

ATC Classification

C08CA13 - lercanidipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zanidip FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

28's

Form

Zanidip FC tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

28's

Zanidip

lercanidipine

Manufacturer:

Recordati

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

Abbott