Ciladuo 5 mg 10 Tablets

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name:

Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Drug classification:

Calcium channel blockers

What is this used for:

• Hypertension

When to not take this medicine:

• Hypersensitivity or allergy towards Cilnidipine
• Severe aortic stenosis
• Cardiogenic shock
• Unstable angina or MI
• Heart failure
• Hypotension.

How should i take the medicine:

Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This medicine works by blocking the calcium receptors within the blood vessels causing them to dilate and reducing the blood pressure

Side effects

• Back pain (Unknown)
• Fatigue (Unknown)
• Sleepiness (Unknown)
•  Flushing (Unknown)
•  Headache (Unknown)
•  Nausea (Unknown)
• Dizziness (Unknown)
• Palpitations (Unknown)
• Ankle swelling (Unknown)
• Abdominal pain (Unknown)

Pregnancy warning:

Unknown - Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation warning:

Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative based on creatinine clearance values.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

• Carbamazepine- Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken together combination it may increase the levels of carbamazepine in blood and may cause side effects like slow pulse, loss of appetite, nausea, visual changes, or irregular heartbeats. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

•  Acebutolol- Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, it may increase the risk of bradycardia or irregular heartbeat. It is recommended to inform to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Aceclofenac- Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, it may decrease the levels of potassium in blood and cause hyperkalemia that may lead to severe side effects like kidney failure, muscle paralysis, irregular heart rhythm, etc. If you experience any signs and symptoms like muscle pain, irregular heartbeat, etc. then inform to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

•  Aspirin - Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, it may decrease the effects of this medicine and affect kidney function. If you experience any signs and symptoms like fluid retention, muscle cramps, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, tiredness, then inform to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Amitriptyline - Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, it may cause very low blood pressure. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, irregular heartbeat, tiredness, etc then inform to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

Food interactions:

N/A

Expert Advice:

1. These tablets can be taken, with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole.
2. Seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the side effects like Dizziness, Light-headedness, fainting, etc.
3. Sudden stoppage of this medicine may cause irregular heartbeat or blood pressure.
4. It is recommended to avoid driving or using heavy machinery immediately after consuming this medicine.

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

1. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
2. Keep away from the reach of children
3. Discard the unused medicine safely after use

References:

1. Cilnidipine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 10 August 2020]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09232

2. [Internet]. Centaurpharma.com. 2020 [cited 20 August 2020]. Available from: https://www.centaurpharma.com/downloads/CENTAPRES.pdf

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place