Cilacar 5 Tablet (Cilnidipine 5mg)

Cilacar 5 Tablet

Cilacar 5 Tablet is known to be channel blocker of calcium. It aids in treating high blood pressure. Cilacar 5 Tablet stops the calcium activity on the blood vessels and the heart. As a result there is an increase in the supply of blood to the heart. This in turn helps lower blood pressure as well as slows down the heart rate.

Moreover, Cilacar 5 Tablet effectively helps to reduce strain on the heart in case of a heart attack. The drug is meant to be taken orally and its dosage may vary from 5 mg to 10 mg. In case of some individuals a dosage as high as 20 mg may also be prescribed. Cilacar 5 Tablet should be consumed once or even twice daily depending on the dosage and intensity of the condition.

Although the consumption of Cilacar 5 Tablet tablets may not lead to any side effects in some patients, other can suffer from side effects like-

Fatigue
Eye Pain
Headache
Pain in the chest area
Nausea and dizziness
flushing of the face, neck and even ears
Edema
In case of any severe reaction or side effect to Cilacar 5 Tablet it is best that one should consult their doctor as soon as possible. This drug should not be taken unless it is prescribed by a doctor. Before taking Cilacar 5 Tablet, one should inform their doctor about the medication that they are currently under.

Detailed information on allergies, other health issues and conditions should also be thoroughly discussed. Certain factors that should be kept in mind by patients who are taking this drug regularly include-

Do not consume grapefruit juice when on Cilacar 5 Tablet
Driving should be avoided as dizziness is one of the side effects of the medicine.
Do not stop taking Cilacar 5 Tablet suddenly. It may result in worsening of hypertension

Use

The medicine is useful in treating and preventing the following conditions:

Hypertension

heart attack

Stroke

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Side effects

Below are some of the common side effects that may occur:

Fatigue

Sleepiness

Flushing

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Palpitations

Edema (Swelling)

Abdominal Pain

Dosage interaction

Are there any missed dose instructions?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Are there any overdose instructions?

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.