Introduction
Cilnipin 10 is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blocker which ... View More
Uses of Cilnipin 10
Side effects of Cilnipin 10
How to use Cilnipin 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cilnipin 10 may be taken w... View More
How Cilnipin 10 works
Cilnipin 10 is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood thro... View More
What if you forget to take Cilnipin 10?
If you miss a dose of Cilnipin 10, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
Indication
Hypertension
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: 5-10 mg once daily, increase to 20 mg once daily if necessary.
Contraindication
Cardiogenic shock; recent MI or acute unstable angina; severe aortic stenosis.
Mode of Action
Cilnidipine is a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker. It inhibits cellular influx of calcium, thus causing vasodilatation. It has greater selectivit... View More
Precaution
Hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, heart failure. Sudden withdrawal may exacerbate angina. Discontinue in patients who experience ischemic pain followin... View More
Side Effect
Dizziness; flushing; headache; hypotension; peripheral oedema; tachycardia; palpitations; GI disturbances; increased micturition frequency; lethargy; ey... View More
Interaction
Other antihypertensives; aldesleukin; antipsychotics that cause hypotension; may modify insulin and glucose responses; quinidine; carbamazepine; phenyto... View More
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