Introduction
Cilnipin 5 is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blocker which h... View More
Uses of Cilnipin 5
Side effects of Cilnipin 5
How to use Cilnipin 5
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 5 may be taken wi... View More
How Cilnipin 5 works
Cilnipin 5 is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throu... View More
What if you forget to take Cilnipin 5?
If you miss a dose of Cilnipin 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... 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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