Zanidip

by Pacific

Active ingredient: Lercanidipine

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About Lercanidipine

Calcium Antagonist

Uses

Mild to moderate hypertension.

How to take it

Adults: Initially 10 mg once daily; increased, if necessary, after at least 2 wk to 20 mg daily. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Flushing, peripheral oedema, palpitation, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, asthaenia; also gastro-intestinal disturbances, hypotension, drowsiness, myalgia, polyuria, rash, reports of worsening angina, MI.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Aortic stenosis; unstable angina, left ventricular outflow obstruction, uncontrolled heart failure; within 1 month of myocardial infarction; severe hepatic or renal impairment; acute porphyria. Precautions: Left ventricular dysfunction; ischaemic heart disease: sick sinus syndrome (if pacemaker not fitted); avoid grapefruit juice (may affect metabolism); hepatic or renal impairment. Elderly.

Advice

Take atleast 15 minutes before meals, preferably before breakfast. Swallow whole with a glass of water. Contact prescriber if there is chest pain, allergic reaction (rash, hives, itching, difficulty in breathing, swelling on face/lips/throat). Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during therapy. Avoid alcohol during therapy.

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Interactions with Lercanidipine

Beta-blockers, digoxin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin, cimetidine, azole antifungals, erythromycin, fluoxetine, terfenadine, astemizole, grapefruit juice, CYP3A4 inhibitors incl cyclosporin, azole antifungals, ritonavir, class III antiarrhythmics, alcohol.

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