Nexovas 20 Tablet (Cilnidipine 20mg)

Nexovas 20 Tablet

Nexovas 20 MG Tablet is known to be channel blocker of calcium. It aids in treating high blood pressure. Nexovas 20 MG 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, Nexovas 20 MG 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. Nexovas 20 MG Tablet should be consumed once or even twice daily depending on the dosage and intensity of the condition.

Although the consumption of Nexovas 20 MG 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
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 Nexovas 20 MG Tablet
Driving should be avoided as dizziness is one of the side effects of the medicine.
Do not stop taking Nexovas 20 MG Tablet suddenly. It may result in worsening of hypertension
In case of any severe reaction or side effect to Nexovas 20 MG 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 Nexovas 20 MG Tablet, one should inform their doctor about the medication that they are currently under.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use

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

Hypertension

heart attack

Stroke

Side Effects

Side effects that can occur because of consuming this medication are:

Fatigue

Sleepiness

Flushing

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Palpitations

Edema (Swelling)

Abdominal Pain

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose instructions

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. You may require immediate medical intervention if the overdose symptoms are severe.

Work

Nexovas 20 MG Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the entry of calcium into the cardiac and vascular smooth muscles and prevents the contraction of the muscles and thereby reduces the blood pressure.