Zanidip 10mg & 20mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 April 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose: 10 mg once daily before meals; may increase to 20 mg if needed.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 weeks, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Ciclosporin
- Grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Severe renal impairment
- Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction
- Untreated congestive cardiac failure
- Unstable angina
- Recent myocardial infarction
Common side effects
- Peripheral oedema
- Headache
- Flushing
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
Counselling Points
- Take before meals
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
Serious warnings
- Caution in sick sinus syndrome
- Caution in ischemic heart disease
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