Zodip 5mg Tablets (20’s) – Amlodipine | Calcium Channel Blocker for High Blood Pressure & Heart Health

Description

Zodip 5mg Tablets contain Amlodipine, a medication belonging to the calcium channel blocker (CCB) class. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).
Zodip works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, allowing smoother blood flow and reducing the heart’s workload. By lowering blood pressure, it helps prevent serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Amlodipine Besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg

• Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, and film-coating materials.

Drug Class

• Therapeutic Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

• Category: Antihypertensive / Antianginal Agent

Dosage Form

• Form: Film-coated tablet

• Strength: 5mg

• Pack Size: 20 tablets

Uses

Zodip 5mg is prescribed for:

• High blood pressure (Hypertension)

• Chronic stable angina (chest pain due to heart disease)

• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal’s) angina

• Prevention of heart disease complications (heart attack, stroke, kidney damage)

⚠️ Regular use helps maintain controlled blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk.

Dosage

• Adults: Usually 5mg once daily. Dose may be increased to 10mg daily if needed, as advised by your doctor.

• Elderly or hepatic-impaired patients: May require lower doses.

• Route: Oral; swallow with water, with or without food.

💊 Always follow your doctor’s dosage instructions — do not adjust the dose yourself.

In Case of Overdose

Symptoms may include severe dizziness, fainting, rapid or irregular heartbeat, or excessive low blood pressure.
➡️ Action: Seek immediate medical attention or go to the nearest emergency department.

Missed Dose

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
⚠️ Do not double up to make up for a missed dose.

How To Use

• Take Zodip once daily at the same time each day.

• Can be taken with or without food.

• Swallow whole with a glass of water.

• Continue taking even if you feel well — hypertension often has no symptoms.

• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor.

When Not to Use

Do not use Zodip if you:

• Are allergic to Amlodipine or any other calcium channel blocker.

• Have severe low blood pressure (hypotension).

• Have heart failure or recent heart attack without medical supervision.

• Have aortic stenosis (narrowing of the heart valve).

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Swelling of ankles or feet (edema)

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Flushing or headache

• Fatigue or drowsiness

• Stomach discomfort

Less common / serious side effects:

• Irregular heartbeat

• Shortness of breath

• Severe dizziness or fainting

• Allergic reaction (rash, swelling of lips/face, itching)

⚠️ Contact your doctor immediately if serious side effects occur.

Precautions & Warnings

• Use with caution if you have heart, liver, or kidney disease.

• Avoid alcohol as it may increase dizziness.

• Do not stop taking abruptly — sudden discontinuation may worsen angina.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use only if clearly prescribed.

• May cause dizziness — avoid driving or using heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.

Drug Interactions

Zodip may interact with:

• Other antihypertensives (e.g., lisinopril, losartan) – may enhance blood pressure lowering effect.

• Beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol).

• Simvastatin – dose adjustment may be needed.

• Antifungal or antibiotic medicines (e.g., clarithromycin, itraconazole).

• Grapefruit juice – may increase Amlodipine levels.

• Anti-seizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin).

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 30°C, in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.

• Dispose of expired or unused tablets properly — do not flush into drains.

Control Drug

• Not a controlled drug (Prescription-only medication).

Quick Tips

💡 Helpful Tips for Safe Use:

• Take at the same time daily to maintain even blood levels.

• Do not stop without your doctor’s advice.

• Avoid alcohol — it may increase dizziness.

• Regularly monitor blood pressure and heart rate.

• Combine with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and low-salt intake for best results.

• Report any persistent ankle swelling or severe dizziness to your doctor.