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clidinium

Semisynthetic anticholinergic, Quaternary compound · Antispasmodic, Antisecretory

Semisynthetic anticholinergic, Quaternary compoundAntispasmodic, Antisecretory
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
4 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactions
  • Potassium ChlorideSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • Potassium CitrateSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • TopiramateSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • ZonisamideSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Clidinium is an antisecretory-antispasmodic anticholinergic drug. It is typically used in combination with benzodiazepines.

Indications

Nervous dyspepsia (in combination with benzodiazepines)Gastritis (in combination with benzodiazepines)Irritable bowel syndrome (in combination with benzodiazepines)Colic (in combination with benzodiazepines)Peptic ulcer (in combination with benzodiazepines)

Dosing

Adult
2.5–5 mg oral

Drug interactions

Potassium Chloride
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: absorption

Source: DDInter

Potassium Citrate
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Topiramate
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Zonisamide
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

8 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

Related guidelines

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team