Product introduction

Cilnidipine 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. It may also be prescribed to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain).Cilnidipine 5mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day.

Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. This makes it hard to identify any sudden spike and if you stop taking it, your condition may get worse.Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling in the feet), sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, the unusual beating of the heart (palpitations), and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Side effects like swelling in the feet or ankles and palpitations are lesser in severity than other similar medicines of the group. Studies have shown that it also has a protective effect on the kidneys.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cilacar 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
 
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cilacar 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
 
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cilacar 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
 
Driving
UNSAFE
Cilacar 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
 
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cilacar 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cilacar 10 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
 
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cilacar 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.