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Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Cilnidipine
Manufacturer : JB CHEMICALS
Origin of Medicine : India
15 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Cilacar 20mg tablet is an anti-hypertensive medication with an active ingredient called Cilnidipine. It belongs to a class known as a calcium channel blocker that helps lower blood pressure. This medicine is prescribed for hypertension and angina. It treats hypertension (elevated arterial pressure levels), also called high blood pressure and its associated vascular disorders. It is well tolerated and particularly effective in older people. It also reduces the risk of angina. This medicine may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. This medicine is not advised to use in children under 18 years of age.
Do not take this tablet if you are allergic to Cilacar 20mg or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Before starting the treatment, Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart conditions, such as untreated heart failure, chest discomfort, recent heart attack, or Insufficient blood flow to the heart. Notify your doctor if you have severe liver and kidney problems. Discuss the dosage management if you are with liver or kidney problems.
Taking grapefruit or its juice while under treatment with Cilacar 20mg is unsafe. Notify your doctor immediately if you are taking other medicines such as Ciclosporin, Antifungal, and Macrolides antibiotics such as Erythromycin and Troleandomycin. Notify your physician if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or think you might be pregnant. This is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor immediately about your pregnancy.
Uses of Cilacar 20mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) and its associated vascular disease
- Angina ( chest pain because of reduced blood flow to the heart)
Therapeutic Effects of Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Cilacar 20mg is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the L-type and N-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and sympathetic nerve terminals, respectively, thus inhibiting calcium entry into the cells. It also dilates the blood vessels and arteries and results in a considerable reduction in blood pressure.
Interaction of Cilacar 20mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications such as Ciclosporin, Antifungal, and Macrolides antibiotics, including Erythromycin and Troleandomycin, may interact with Cilacar 20mg and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Cilacar 20mg Tablet
- Store the tablets in a cool and dry place
- Keep away from the reach of children
- Store them in the original package to protect them from the light
How to consume Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Cilacar 20mg tablet is taken before a meal at the same time every day. Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing it. Your physician will choose the dosage based on your medical condition because it differs for each person.
Safety Advices for Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Pregnancy
It is unsafe to take Cilacar 20mg if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Because it may cause harm to the unborn baby, consult your doctor for more information.
Breast Feeding
It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking this medicine. Notify your doctor if you are breastfeeding or about to start breastfeeding because Cilacar 20mg may pass into the human breast milk and cause harm to the baby.
Lungs
Inform your doctor if you have any underlying lung condition. Consult your physician for more information while under the treatment with Cilacar 20mg.
Liver
Before taking Cilacar 20mg inform your physician if you have liver problems because dosage management has to be discussed with your doctor.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol during the treatment with Cilacar 20mg.
Driving
Cilacar 20mg tablets could cause dizziness, weakness or drowsiness, vomiting, etc. Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience these side effects.
Side Effects of Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Low BP
- Heart failure
- Poor heart functioning
Common
- Tiredness
- Swelling of face, tongue, eyelids, hands, and feet
- Sleepiness
- Flushing
- Hypotension
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Stomach pain
- Edema (swelling in the body’s tissue)
Word of Advice
Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Notify your doctor immediately if you have taken other medicine with Cilacar 20mg. Talk about the dosage reduction if you have a past with liver or kidney problems. Report to your physician if you have any treat heart-related conditions. This medicine should not be used with children under 18 age.
FAQs
Q 1. Can Cilacar 20mg be taken at night?
Yes, Cilacar 20mg can be taken at any time of the day. However, it is best to take it simultaneously each day to maintain consistent levels in the body.
Q 2. Can Cilacar 20mg cause headaches?
Yes, Cilacar 20mg can cause headaches. If the headaches are severe or persistent, consult with your doctor.
Q 3. Can Cilacar 20mg be taken with other medications?
Cilacar 20mg may interact with other medications, so informing your doctor about your current medications is important.
Q 4. What do I do if I experience serious side effects while taking Cilacar 20mg?
If you are experiencing any serious side effects while taking Cilacar 20mg, you should immediately stop and seek medical attention.
Q 5. Do we need contraception during the treatment with Cilacar 20mg?
Using effective contraception while taking Cilacar 20mg is mandatory if you are sexually active and do not wish to become pregnant. This is because pregnancy can increase blood pressure and can harm both the mother and the fetus. Discussing your contraceptive options with your doctor to determine the best method for you while taking Cilacar 20mg is recommended.
Fact Box of Cilacar 20mg Tablet
Molecule name: Cilnidipine | Therapeutic class: Anti-hypertensive |
Pharmacological class: Calcium channel blocker | Indication: 1. Angina ( Chest pain because of reduced blood flow to the heart) 2. Hypertension (high blood pressure) and its associated vascular disease |
References
- ACI Pharma Ltd, [Accessed on 11th April 2023]] https://www.acipharma.net/assets/files/product-pdf/cilocab.pdf
- Renata Ltd, [Revised on Oct 2020] [ Accessed on 11th April 2023] https://renata-ltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cilma-Insert.pdf
- D.E. Newby, N.R. Grubb, A. Bradbury, Cardiovascular disease, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 525-641.
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