Caldip 10mg Infusion is a medicine used to treat and prevent further damage to the brain after subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding around the brain). It is known as a calcium channel blocker and helps to improve blood flow to the brain and prevents changes in brain function.
Caldip 10mg Infusion is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Retain taking the injection for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include rash, headache, stomach discomfort, low blood pressure, and slow heartbeat. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, or any kind of machinery work until you know how the medicine affects you.
Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart-related problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self-administer.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Caldip
Rash
Headache
Stomach discomfort
Nausea
Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Caldip 10mg Infusion may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Caldip 10mg Infusion during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caldip 10mg Infusion may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Caldip 10mg Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caldip 10mg Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Caldip 10mg Infusion in patients with liver disease.
FAQs:
What is Caldip 10mg Infusion?
Caldip 10mg Infusion belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. Caldip 10mg Infusion is used to prevent any further damage to the brain function which happens after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain when a weak nerve in the brain bursts).
How does Caldip 10mg Infusion work?
Caldip 10mg Infusion relaxes and widens the blood vessels so that blood can flow easily through them, thereby improving the blood supply to the brain. This as a result decreases brain damage due to internal bleeding in the brain and also prevents vasospasm (reflex narrowing of blood vessels caused by this bleeding).
What precautions do I need to take while taking Caldip 10mg Infusion?
Communicate to your doctor if you ever had head injury or bleeding in and around the brain. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have been taking this medicine through a drip, it is likely that you may be switched to a tablet form of Caldip 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment, once the drip is stopped. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, brain or liver. Do not take Caldip 10mg Infusion if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Caldip 10mg Infusion should not be given to children below the age of 18 as the safety of Caldip 10mg Infusion is not known in children. Do not take antacids for 2 hours before or after taking Caldip 10mg Infusion as this may prevent the medication from working. Avoid taking alcohol while taking Caldip 10mg Infusion as it may only worsen the dizziness that may occur as a side effect of Caldip 10mg Infusion. You should not drive or do anything that requires focus as your alertness may be affected by Caldip 10mg Infusion. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive, please consult your doctor before taking Caldip 10mg Infusion.
How is Caldip 10mg Infusion administered?
Caldip 10mg Infusion is administered by a doctor or nurse, using a drip as a slow injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending on your illness and your total body weight. Once the drip is stopped, it is likely that you are switched to a tablet form of Caldip 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment. Follow your doctor;s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Caldip 10mg Infusion.
Can Caldip 10mg Infusion be taken along with tablet form of Caldip 10mg Infusion?
No. Caldip 10mg Infusion cannot be taken along with tablet form of Caldip 10mg Infusion. Once the drip is stopped, your doctor may switch you to the tablet form of Caldip 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment.
What are the side effects of Caldip 10mg Infusion?
The most common side effects of Caldip 10mg Infusion are rash, headache, stomach discomfort, nausea, decreased blood pressure or increased heart rate. These are usually not bothersome but you must consult your doctor if any of these worries you or gets worse.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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