c udp 20 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is c udp 20 tablet used for?
Bloc C 10mg Tablet (Cilnidipine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Cilnidipine (20mg), which Selectively blocks L-type and N-type calcium channels, inhibiting calcium influx. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cilnidipine
- Manufacturer: Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ c udp 20 tablet Uses & Benefits
Off-label uses: Angina pectoris, Raynaud's phenomenon
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cilnidipine |
| Brand Name | Bloc C 10mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selectively blocks L-type and N-type calcium channels, inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac cells, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take c udp 20 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of c udp 20 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Peripheral edema
- Palpitations
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Syncope
- Angina exacerbation
- Hepatotoxicity
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Gynecomastia
- Leukopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased cilnidipine concentration |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased cilnidipine concentration |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of bradycardia |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | Increased absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenytoin)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Antacids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cilnidipine, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive measures for hypotension.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.