ZIDIUM INJ

Overview

ZIDIUM INJ is a Schedule H drug.

ZIDIUM INJ is composed of: DICYCLOMINE ( ), RANITIDINE ( )

Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome. Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain.Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating,   and discomfort.Dicyclomine is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This medication belongs to a group of drugs called anticholinergic agents. It relieves intestinal spasms by blocking muscarinic receptors in the digestive tract.
Ranitidine belongs to a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces. Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Ranitidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

Usage

DICYCLOMINE is generally used to treat: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
DICYCLOMINE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Abdomen Pain

RANITIDINE is generally used to treat: Ulcer, Stomach, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, GERD
RANITIDINE can address symptoms like: Heartburn

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions

•  This medication may impair your thinking or alertness. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
•  Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Dicyclomine can decrease your sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.
•  Avoid taking alcohol as it can increase certain side effects of dicyclomine.
• Stop using dicyclomine and call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects such as confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, fast or uneven heart rate, or if you urinate less than usual or not at all.
• You should not take this medication if you are allergic to dicyclomineTake exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Dicyclomine is usually taken 4 times each day. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of damage to your stomach. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of porphyria, kidney or liver disease; during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DICYCLOMINE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Difficulty Breathing, Fever, Dizziness, Difficulty Swallowing, Mood Swings, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fainting
RANITIDINE over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Coordination, Lightheadedness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DICYCLOMINE : Dizziness, Asthenia, Fever, Tachycardia, Dry Skin, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Nervousness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized)
RANITIDINE : Head Headache, Constipation

Serious Side-Effects

DICYCLOMINE : Dry Skin, Hallucination, Irregular Heartbeat, Decreased Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Slurred Speech, Mood Swings, Confusion
RANITIDINE : Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

DICYCLOMINE : Anorexia Nervosa, Constipation, Skin Rash, Dysuria, Itchy Skin, Dizziness, Head Headache, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing
RANITIDINE : Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

RANITIDINE can interfere with: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Porphyria, Acute Liver Failure, Phenylketonuria, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

DICYCLOMINE is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGICS/ANTISPASMODICS / FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDER AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
RANITIDINE is categorized as: H2 ANTAGONISTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACILOC D 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 44.12 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
ACISPAS 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 16.5 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
CYCLORAN 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
RADIC 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 18 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
RANIDIC TAB	INR 5.29 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE , DICYCLOMINE
RANISPAS OLD TAB	INR 10.5 for 20 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
RANITAS DC 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 5.77 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
RD S 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 6.08 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
REDEN PLUS 10MG/150MG INJ	INR 9.95 for 2 ML INJECTION	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
REDEN PLUS 10MG/150MG TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
ZIDIUM INJ	INR 53.1 for 2 ML INJECTION	DICYCLOMINE , RANITIDINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CLISTAR RT TAB	INR 49.9 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 150.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG, CLIDINIUM 2.5 MG
RANICOM AS TAB	INR 27.02 for 10 TABLETS	RANITIDINE 2.5 MG, DICYCLOMINE , CLIDINIUM , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE