Product Description

Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg 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, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where the blood exerts excessive force against artery walls, requiring the heart to pump harder as the pressure increases.

Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg contains Cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This helps ease the strain on the heart and improves its ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of a heart attack or stroke.

Uses

Cilnidipine tablets are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), prevention of angina (chest pain), heart attack, and stroke.

How it works

Cilnidipine Tablets contain Cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This lowers the strain on the heart and enhances its efficiency in pumping blood across the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of a heart attack or stroke.

Benefits

Cilnidipine tablets are 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, relaxes, and widens the heart's smooth muscles for better blood flow. Besides this, Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg helps prevent sudden spasms of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to work to circulate blood throughout the body while reducing its oxygen demand. 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.

How to use

Cilnidipine Tablets are used orally with or without food or as your doctor prescribes. 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

• Headache
  

• Feeling exhausted
  

• Swollen ankles
  

• Nausea
  

• Safety Advice

Cilnidipine 20mg can lower your blood pressure, causing dizziness and drowsiness. It may also lead to orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing. So try to avoid intake of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg with alcoholic beverages.

There are no clinical data on the safety of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg during pregnancy. So, please consult your doctor regarding the use of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.

Storage Conditions

Store at a temperature below 86°F (30 °C). Protect from light and moisture.

FAQs

What is the use of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg?

Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart, relaxes, and widens the heart's smooth muscles for better blood flow.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg?

If you have missed a dose of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg, you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, do your best not to miss a dose. If it’s already time for your next one, skip the missed dose and avoid taking two doses at once. Take only one dose; taking a double dose of Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg will lead to low blood pressure.

Can I take Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg on my own?

No, this is a prescription medicine provided by a doctor to help prevent certain medical conditions.

Can I take Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg if I have increased cholesterol?

Yes, it may be used in cases of elevated cholesterol levels. Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg is reported to improve lipid profile by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC), and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

Can Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg be taken in the condition of tachycardia (fast heartbeat)?

Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg can be taken in people with a fast heartbeat (tachycardia) as it helps in reducing the workload of the heart, preventing tachycardia (fast or irregular heartbeat). Consult your doctor if you have palpitations or a feeling of increased heart rate, who may do a full check-up to establish a cause for the symptoms and will then decide if you need Cilnidipine Tablets IP 20mg or not.