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About Cilimed 20mg Tablet

CILNIDIPINE belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers which are primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. 

CILNIDIPINE contains Cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Take CILNIDIPINE with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. CILNIDIPINE may be prescribed alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering medicines depending upon your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine. You may have common side effects like headache, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles that usually resolve after some time. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you ever have had a stroke, heart attack or currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.

It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Lifestyle changes are particularly helpful in achieving optimum outcomes with CILNIDIPINE and keeping blood pressure under check. A low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help), losing weight in the case of people who are obese/overweight, etc are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to CILNIDIPINE, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, heart valve problem, or a history of a heart attack.

Uses of Cilimed 20mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of Angina (chest pain), Heart attack, and Stroke.

Medicinal Benefits of Cilimed 20mg Tablet

CILNIDIPINE is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart that relaxes and widens the heart's smooth muscles for better blood flow. Besides this, CILNIDIPINE help prevents sudden spasm of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to work to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements. It improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise and keeps their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, it overall protects your heart and keeps your heart healthy.

Directions for Use

CILNIDIPINE can be taken orally with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Try to take it on the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Side Effects of Cilimed 20mg Tablet

Most of the side effects of CILNIDIPINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. The most common side effects of CILNIDIPINE are headache, feeling exhausted, swollen ankles, and nausea. 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 should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), congestive heart failure, liver disease, and peripheral edema (swelling of hands/legs). You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the CILNIDIPINE is working efficiently. Besides this prolonged intake of CILNIDIPINE can lead to a lowering of blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CILNIDIPINE is known to interact when taken with an antiarrhythmic agent (quinidine), antiepileptic medicine (phenytoin) anti TB drug (rifampicin), antibiotics (erythromycin), other blood pressure-lowering pills (amlodipine) and antipsychotic drugs.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

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

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

CILNIDIPINE 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 with alcoholic beverages.

PREGNANCY

There are no clinical data on the safety of CILNIDIPINE during pregnancy. So, please consult your doctor regarding the use of CILNIDIPINE if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

There is not enough clinical data on the safety of CILNIDIPINE during nursing. So, please consult your doctor regarding the use of CILNIDIPINE if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

CILNIDIPINE may cause some side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Studies regarding the same are limited. Please consult your doctor.

LIVER

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

KIDNEY

CILNIDIPINE is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. But keep your doctor informed if you have kidney disease who may decide the best course of action for you.