Cilnidipine 5mg Tablet (Generic Equivalent)

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a chronic condition in which the blood starts exerting a high amount of pressure on the walls of the arteries. Cilnidipine 5mg Tablet (Generic Equivalent) is known as a calcium channel blocker used to treat the condition of hypertension. Having Cilnidipine as its active ingredient, this medication has a dual action that blocks the N-type and L-type calcium channels. L-type calcium channels are present in the blood vessels located near the heart. After blocking these channels, this medication widens the blood vessels, lowers the blood pressure, and diminishes the peripheral vascular resistance. Norepinephrine is a hormone that can increase the heart rate and blood pressure. By blocking the N-type channel, this medication restricts the release of norepinephrine. If brand-name drugs are not available, you can easily find the Generic Cilnidipine 5mg Tablet in Canada from any pharmacy.

The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

• Go through the ingredients and content of the medication carefully before consuming. Do not take it if you are allergic to Cilnidipine or any other mentioned ingredient.

• Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions related to the heart, kidneys, liver, or swelling in the lower limbs. They will modify the dosage based on your condition.

• Consult your doctor before consuming this tablet if you are pregnant, as it could affect the fetus.

• Go for meals rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, as they will help regulate blood pressure.

• Do not take this medication with any other tablets without discussing it with your doctor to avoid any kind of drug interaction.

Despite having positive medicinal properties, this medication has a few side effects of its own. You may encounter these effects during the initial phase of treatment. They arise because the body is not used to the intake of such medication. They usually disappear as your body adjusts to them. Side effects include:

• Fatigue

• Sleepiness

• Abdominal pain

• Rash

• Muscle pain

• Eye pain

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Palpitations

• Edema (swelling)

• Tremors

• Decreased blood pressure

• Itching

• It can be taken with or without food, which makes it easier to be incorporated into your daily routine, unless your doctor advises otherwise.

• Do not crush the tablet before or while consuming it, as it can affect its absorption rate in the body. Just swallow it as a whole with drinking water.

• Do not increase the dosage without consulting your doctor, and follow the exact dosage prescribed by them.

• Do not double the doss if you forgot to take a tablet by mistake. If you miss your dosage, consume it within 6-8 hours. If it is more than that, just skip the missed one and take the next one on time.

• Store the tablets in a dry place and do not keep them away from direct sunlight