Clinidipine
Information about Clinidipine
Clinidipine uses
Clinidipine is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, hypertensive emergency, subarachnoid haemorrhage and anal fissure.
Common side effects of clinidipine
Irritation of ear, Headache, Ankle swelling, Dizziness, Heart attack, Blindness, Eye pain, Abnormal liver function tests, Eye irritation, Allergic skin rash, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Lethargy, Altered frequency of urination, Fatigue, Impotence, Depression, Slow heart rate, Peripheral edema, Chest pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal discomfort, Tremors, Decreased blood pressure
Available Medicine for Clinidipine
Expert advice for Clinidipine
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Clinidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Clinidipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- You have been prescribed Clinidipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Clinidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Clinidipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.