CILDIPIN 20mg Tablet 10's
CILDIPIN 20mg Tablet 10's
CILDIPIN 20mg Tablet 10's
CILDIPIN 20mg Tablet 10's
CILDIPIN 20mg Tablet 10's

CILDIPIN 20mg Tablet 10's

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How CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET Works

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET is a vasodilator. It works by blocking the entry of certain ions (calcium ions) within the blood vessels that causes narrowing. As a result, it relaxes the blood vessels and allows blood to flow more smoothly across the blood vessels with less pressure. It also improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscles which reduces the strain on the heart, improves heart functions and manages the risks of heart attack or stroke.

How to use CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET

  • Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.
  • Cilnidipine can be taken with or without food but taking it at the same time every day helps maintain steady blood levels.
  • Take the tablet with a glass of water, and do not crush, chew, or break it.
  • Try to take it at the same time each day to maintain consistent control of your blood pressure.
  • Always consult your healthcare provider for specific instructions based on your health condition.

Side Effects Of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET

Common Side Effects of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET:

  • swelling of the ankles or other body parts
  • headache, dizziness, sleepiness
  • palpitations (fast heartbeat)
  • flushing (redness and warmth of the skin)
  • stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion
  • changes in bowel habit
  • tiredness, weakness
  • increased urination at night
  • gingival hyperplasia (enlargement of gums with inflammation)

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk to the nursing infant. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy after taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET as it could make you feel dizzier.

Kidney

Use with Caution

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Liver

Use with Caution

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET if you are allergic to Cilnidipine.

Heart Disease

Consult your doctor

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart problems such as heart failure or aortic stenosis (narrowing of arteries). It should be used with caution in patients with angina or heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring required

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before administration.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

Before taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

  • severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • edema (swelling of body parts)

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

  • Anticancer agents (Ex. aldesleukin)
  • Antiepileptics (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin)
  • Antibiotics (Ex. erythromycin)
  • Anti-TB agents (Ex. rifampicin)
  • Anti-hypertensives and cardiac agents (Ex. quinidine, propranolol, digoxin)
  • Antipsychotics (Ex. risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine)
  • insulin (a medicine used for diabetes mellitus)
  • cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers) 

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

Drug :   Cilnidipine
Pharmacological Category :   Calcium Channel Blockers
Therapeutic Indication :   Hypertension, Angina, Heart Attack, Stroke           
Dosage Forms :   Tablet

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FAQs About CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET

Q: What are the uses of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET is used to manage hypertension and its associated vascular disorders. It can also be used to manage the risk of angina, heart attack or stroke.

Q: What type of a medicine is CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It contains cilnidipine which is a calcium channel blocker. It reduces strain on the heart, relaxes blood vessels and makes the heart to pump more blood with lesser force.

Q: What happens when I stop taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: Do not stop taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.

Q: What is the best time to take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: If you have missed a dose of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET to compensate the missed ones.

Q: What precautions should be followed while taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: Before taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have severe high or low blood pressure, or other heart problems (such as narrowing of the arteries, or a recent heart attack). Consult your doctor before taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.

Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.

Q: What happens if I accidentally take more CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally took more CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage might include dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, weakness, shock, cool or clampy skin and shortness of breath.

Q: Can I take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET daily?

A: Take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET every day or not.

Q: Can CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET cause ankle swelling?

A: CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET may cause edema or swelling of ankles in few patients. If you experience ankle swelling, keep your legs on a table or slightly elevated from the ground level. If this symptom bothers you, contact your doctor.

Q: What are the side effects of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET are swelling of ankles or other body parts, headache, dizziness, flushing, skin rashes and gingival hyperplasia (enlargement or overgrowth of the gums). Contact your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.

Q: Can I stop taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?

A: No. Do not stop taking CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.

Q: Can CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET be taken during pregnancy?

A: CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: Can the use of CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET affect the liver?

A: Yes. CILDIPIN 20MG TABLET may affect the way your liver work. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

References

1. Lionel H. Opie. Calcium channel blockers. Drugs for the heart. 8th Edition. 2013. Page- 88-89.

2. Junichi Minami, Yuhei Kawano, Yuriko Makino, Hiroaki Matsuoka and Shuichi Takishita. Effects of cilnidipine, a novel dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, on autonomic function, ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate in patients with essential hypertension. NIH. National Library of Medicine, National Center for biotechnology information. PMC. PubMed Central. September 2016. [Accessed on 16th October 2024] click here

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Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm
Reviewed By Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle - MBBS, MD(Pharmacology) View profile
Last updated on 21 Nov 2024 | 10:09 AM(IST)
    Net Qty
    1 N
    Shelf Life
    720 Days
    Item Weight
    17.5 g
    Ingredient
    Cilnidipine 20 mg
    Hsn Code
    30049079
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