Clidinium

Clidinium is employed as an adjunct treatment of peptic ulcer; treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Patients must not abruptly discontinue this medication after prolonged use; taper dose gradually.

Clidinium is a medication that reduces the secretions of certain acids in the body and helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production.

You should take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or healthcare provider. It’s advised to take each dose with a full glass of water. This medication is recommended to be taken three or four times a day with food and at bedtime. You should store the medicine at room temperature and away from moisture and heat.

Symptoms of this medication overdose include headache, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, dilated pupils, hot, dry skin, seizures, dizziness, drowsiness, weak pulse, confusion, anxiety, and an irregular heartbeat. An allergic reaction might result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives.

Take as directed before meals; do not increase dose and do not discontinue without consulting prescriber first. Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressant medications (antihistamines, sleeping aids, antidepressants) unless approved by prescriber. Void before taking medication.

This drug may impair mental alertness (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known).

Report excessive and persistent anticholinergic effects (blurred vision, headache, flushing, tachycardia, nervousness, constipation, dizziness, insomnia, mental confusion or excitement, dry mouth, altered taste perception, dysphagia, palpitations, bradycardia, urinary hesitancy or retention, impotence, decreased sweating), or change in color of urine or stools.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Peptic Ulcer

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Drowsiness

• Ataxia

• Confusion

• Insomnia

• Constipation

• Dry Mouth

• Palpitations

• Impotence

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is unsafe to use during pregnancy

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be exercised with impaired Renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time within which the effect of this medicine is initiated is yet to be identified.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which this medicine will remain active is yet to be identified.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Clidinium as ingredient

• Clistar Rt Tablet

  Organic Laboratories

• Coliwin R Capsule

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Surex 5Mg/2.5Mg Tablet

  Surge Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Spasmolar Tablet

  Lark Laboratories Ltd

• Cromide 5Mg/2.5Mg Tablet

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Librax 5 Mg/2.5 Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Gutrex D 2.5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Ulcon 5 Mg/2.5 Mg Tablet

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Logirex 5 Mg/2.5 Mg Tablet

  Symbiosis Lab

• Spasril Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

This medication is a drug that acts as an anticholinergic. The medication inhibits the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors on secretory glands, smooth muscles and on the central nervous system.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Use with caution with alcohol or other CNS depressants because of possible combined effects.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Additive effects may result from concomitant benzodiazepine and/or anticholinergic therapy if used along with Clidinium.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patient must avoid using this medicine if suffering from Glaucoma; prostatic hypertrophy; and benign bladder neck obstruction.

• Ques : What is Clidinium?

  Ans : This medication is a medication that reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body and helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Clidinium before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Clidinium?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Clidinium empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Clidinium?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : What are the uses of Clidinium?

  Ans : This medication reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body and helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production.

• Ques : How long does Clidinium take to work?

  Ans : Usually, Clidinium starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

• Ques : What if I don't get better after using Clidinium?

  Ans : Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

• Ques : Is Clidinium habit forming?

  Ans : No addiction issues have been reported yet.

• Ques : Is Clidinium a controlled drug or a narcotic?

  Ans : Clidinium is not a controlled drug or narcotic. However, it is always given in combination with chlordiazepoxide which is a controlled drug.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clidinium

• Clidinium- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [Cited 17 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00771

• Clidinium bromide [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [Cited 17 December 2019]. Available from:

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