PRODUCT DETAILS

About Twinblok-T 40 Tablet

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart-related chest pain (angina). It comprises of Cilnidipine (calcium channel blocker) and Telmisartan (angiotensin receptor blocker). Hypertension is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it leads to heart diseases. Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. 

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN is composed of Cilnidipine and Telmisartan, prescribed to treat hypertension. Cilnidipine blocks the activities of the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. As a result, the blood vessels widen, and the supply to the heart increases, lowering the elevated blood pressure and the workload placed on the heart. Telmisartan works by blocking the action of certain substances that are responsible for tightening the blood vessels. It allows the blood to flow more smoothly and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces the chance of having any heart attack or stroke in the future.

You can take CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Common side effects of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN include sore back, diarrhea, congested feeling, spinning sensation, and soreness in the sinus. Most of these side effects of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Don't stop taking $ name without your doctor's advice. Sudden Stopping of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms.  It is advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to overcome dry mouth and extreme thirst. Patients suffering from kidney problems may be required to undergo regular blood creatinine, and potassium levels tests as CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN affects electrolytes levels in our body can be monitored.

Uses of Twinblok-T 40 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Benefits of Twinblok-T 40 Tablet

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN is composed of Cilnidipine and Telmisartan, prescribed to treat hypertension. Cilnidipine blocks the activities of the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. As a result, the blood vessels widen, and the supply to the heart increases, lowering the elevated blood pressure and the workload placed on the heart. Due to its calcium channel blocking nature it may be also prescribed for relieving the heart’s workload caused due to a heart attack or stroke. Telmisartan works by blocking the action of certain substances that are responsible for tightening the blood vessels. It allows the blood to flow more smoothly and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces the chance of having any heart attack or stroke in the future. Additionally, it has a protective effect on the kidney, and in the condition of diabetes.

Directions for Use

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN should be taken daily with food to allow its slow absorption and to reduce the risk of sudden lowering of blood pressure. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Twinblok-T 40 Tablet

Most of the side effects of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Most of the common side effects of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN are sore back, diarrhea, congested feeling, spinning sensation, and soreness in the sinus. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. However, if these side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN should be taken with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, liver disease, peripheral edema (swelling of hands/legs), cardiogenic shock (when the heart suddenly can not pump sufficient blood), recent MI (myocardial infarction) or acute unstable angina (chest pain), severe aortic stenosis (when heart valves become diseased). You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN is working efficiently. Besides this prolonged intake of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN can lead to a lowering of blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN is known to interact with an anticancer drug (quinidine), antiepileptic medicine (phenytoin), and an anti-TB drug (rifampicin), antibiotics (erythromycin), other blood pressure-lowering pills and anti-psychotic drugs, potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, lithium.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN is contraindicated in patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowed heart valve), cardiogenic shock (when suddenly the heart does not get enough blood supply), a recent history of unstable angina (chest pain), heart failure and hypotension (low blood pressure).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN can lower your blood pressure causing dizziness and drowsiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure while standing). So try to avoid intake of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN with alcoholic beverages.

PREGNANCY

There are no clinical data on the safety of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN during pregnancy. So, it should be taken with caution.

BREAST FEEDING

The nursing mother should consult a doctor before taking CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN.

DRIVING

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. Taking CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN may lower your blood pressure

LIVER

There is limited information available on the use of CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN in patients with liver disease. So CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN should be taken with caution and with a consultation with a doctor only.

KIDNEY

CILNIDIPINE+TELMISARTAN is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. It has shown a beneficial and protective effect on the kidney.