Cilacar 10 Tablet

Composition

Cilnidipine (10mg)

Uses of Cilacar 10 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Helps reduce risk of stroke and heart attack with BP control
• •Improves vascular relaxation
• •Once-daily BP control in many patients

How it works

Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, causing vasodilation and lowering blood pressure. It also blocks N-type calcium channels, which may reduce sympathetic nerve activity.

Directions for use

Take once daily as directed by a doctor, preferably at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice; monitor blood pressure regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Cilacar 10 Tablet may include:

• •Headache
• •dizziness
• •flushing
• •ankle swelling (edema)
• •fatigue
• •palpitations

Warnings & precautions

Use caution in severe liver impairment and in elderly (risk of dizziness/falls). May cause low blood pressure; caution when driving initially. Inform doctor if you have heart failure, significant aortic stenosis, or are taking multiple antihypertensives. Not for acute hypertensive emergency.