Cilnidipine 20mg

Cilnidipine 20mg — Uses and Benefits

Cilnidipine 20mg is mainly used to treat high blood pressure.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sometimes used along with other blood pressure medicines for better control

HOW IT WORKS

• Blocks calcium channels in blood vessel walls
• Relaxes and widens blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow
• Lowers the pressure on artery walls, which helps protect the heart and kidneys over time
• Also acts on certain nerve-related calcium channels, which may help reduce swelling of ankles compared to some other similar medicines

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for immediate emergency lowering of blood pressure
• Not a treatment for chest pain occurring suddenly (acute angina attack)
• Not used for heart rhythm problems
• Not a painkiller or fever medicine
• Should not be used to self-treat dizziness or headache without checking the actual cause

How to Use Cilnidipine 20mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Try to take it at the same time every day for consistent effect
• Can be taken with or without food, unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you feel fine, as blood pressure may rise again
• Continue regular blood pressure checks as advised by your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Cilnidipine 20mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing (warmth or redness of face)
• Swelling of ankles or feet
• Tiredness

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Muscle cramps
• Sleep disturbance

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Chest pain or tightness
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Severe swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes, signs of liver problems

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Cilnidipine 20mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to cilnidipine or any other calcium channel blocker
• Have severe low blood pressure
• Have certain severe liver conditions, unless advised by your doctor
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless specifically advised by your doctor

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have heart failure or any heart rhythm problem
• Are already taking other blood pressure lowering medicines
• Are planning pregnancy or are breastfeeding
• Have had swelling of ankles or feet with similar medicines before

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure medicines (may increase blood pressure lowering effect)
• Beta-blockers or other heart medicines
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines that affect liver enzymes
• Grapefruit juice, which can increase drug levels in the body
• Other medicines that can lower blood pressure, including some antidepressants

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with other blood pressure tablets?

Sometimes doctors combine it with other medicines, but only under medical supervision.

Will this medicine cause ankle swelling like other similar drugs?

It may cause less swelling compared to some other calcium channel blockers, but it can still occur in some people.

Can I stop the medicine once my blood pressure is normal?

• No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as blood pressure can rise again suddenly.
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