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Cilnix 10mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Cilnidipine
Manufacturer : SEPTALYST LIFESCIENCES PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
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Introduction to Cilnix 10mg Tablet
Cilnix 10mg 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. Cilnix 10mg Tablet is prescribed for hypertension and angina. It treats hypertension (elevated arterial pressure levels), also called high blood pressure and its associated vascular disorders. Cilnix 10mg Tablet is well tolerated and particularly effective in older people. It also reduces the risk of angina. Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilnidipine 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet is unsafe. Notify your doctor immediately if you are taking other medicines such as Cyclosporine, 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) and its associated vascular disease
- Angina ( chest pain because of reduced blood flow to the heart)
Therapeutic Effects of Cilnix 10mg Tablet
Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilnix 10mg 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 Cyclosporine, Antifungal, and Macrolides antibiotics, including Erythromycin and Troleandomycin, may interact with Cilnix 10mg Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Cilnix 10mg 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet
Cilnix 10mg 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet
Pregnancy
It is unsafe to take Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilmidipine 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet.
Liver
Before taking Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet.
Driving
Cilnix 10mg Tablets could cause dizziness, weakness or drowsiness, vomiting, etc. Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience these side effects.
Side Effects of Cilnix 10mg 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet. 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 years of age.
FAQs
Q 1. Can Cilnix 10mg Tablet be taken at night?
Yes, Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet cause headaches?
Yes, Cilnix 10mg Tablet can cause headaches. If the headaches are severe or persistent, consult with your doctor.
Q 3. Can Cilnix 10mg Tablet be taken with other medications?
Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet?
If you are experiencing any serious side effects while taking Cilnix 10mg Tablet, you should immediately stop and seek medical attention.
Q 5. Do we need contraception during the treatment with Cilnix 10mg Tablet?
Using effective contraception while taking Cilnix 10mg Tablet 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 Cilnix 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Fact Box of Cilnix 10mg Tablet
Molecule name: Cilnidipine | Therapeutic class: Anti-hypertensive |
Pharmacological class: Calcium channel blocker | Indication:
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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.
