Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet

Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a lifelong condition in which there is a persistent rise in blood pressure. The rise in blood pressure occurs when the force exerted by the blood against the blood vessel (artery wall) increases. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cilnidipine and Chlorthalidone. Cilnidipine blocks the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. This effect widens the blood vessels, lowering the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels. It decreases the workload on the heart. It also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill. It acts by getting rid of excess water and salts in the body by increasing urination, thereby reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce oedema (fluid buildup) and swelling associated with hypertension.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet are low blood pressure (feeling light-headed), dizziness, headache, palpitations (racing or pounding heart), increased frequency of urination, lethargy (lack of energy), peripheral oedema (swelling of legs/hands), flushing (skin reddening), rash, impotence (erectile dysfunction), and gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth). Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

Do not take Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet if you are allergic to Chlorthalidone, Cilnidipine, or any other ingredients present in it. Do not take Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet if you are unable to urinate or allergic to sulfa drugs. Before taking Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes, gout (a type of arthritis), high cholesterol, aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), or if you are on a low-salt diet. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cilnidipine and Chlorthalidone. Cilnidipine blocks the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. This effect widens the blood vessels, lowering the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels. It decreases the workload on the heart. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill. It acts by getting rid of excess water and salts in the body by increasing urination, thereby reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce oedema (fluid buildup) and to swell associated with hypertension. Together, Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet can effectively reduce blood pressure and the complications associated with this condition, such as heart attack.

Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause electrolyte imbalances (low levels of potassium, sodium, or magnesium in your blood). So, consult your doctor immediately if you have vomiting or diarrhoea, as Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet used in this condition may lead to severe dehydration. Your doctor may perform blood and urine tests to monitor electrolyte levels. Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so avoid rising up too fast from a sitting or lying position. Stay hydrated and avoid hot weather as Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet increases the frequency of urination. Do not stop taking Zipdium 2.5mg/5mg Tablet abruptly, as it may increase the risk of a heart attack.