Cilacar C Tablet: Effective Blood Pressure Management

Cilacar C Tablet

Uses:

• Treatment of hypertension.

Therapeutic effects:

• Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and helps the heart circulate blood more efficiently.
• Chlorthalidone increases urine production to eliminate excess water and electrolytes from the body, relaxing blood arteries and boosting blood flow over time.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
• Certain medications may interact with Cilacar C Tablet and reduce effectiveness or cause undesirable side effects.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: do not take Cilacar C Tablet if you are pregnant. Consult your physician.
• Breastfeeding: notify your doctor if you are breastfeeding. The medicine passes into breast milk and may harm your baby.
• Lungs: consult your doctor before initiating treatment if you have lung issues.
• Liver: use with caution if you have a history of liver diseases and require dose adjustment.
• Alcohol: it is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Cilacar C Tablet is safe. Consult your physician.
• Driving: driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery is unsafe after taking Cilacar C Tablet. It may cause dizziness and impair concentration.

Storage:

• Store Cilacar C Tablet at room temperature (25°C).
• Keep the tablet out of reach of children and pets.

How to consume:

• Take the tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not open, break, chew, or crush the tablet.
• Swallow the whole tablet with water.

Side effects:

• Serious: postural hypotension, urticaria, jaundice, gastrointestinal distress.
• Common: hypokalaemia (low blood levels of potassium), hyperuricemia (increased blood levels of uric acid), rise in blood lipids, skin rash, loss of appetite, upset stomach.

FAQ:

1. Can I take Cilacar C Tablet with low BP?
   • If you have low blood pressure, taking Cilacar C Tablet may decrease your blood pressure further. Consult your physician.
2. How does Cilacar C Tablet work?
   • Cilnidipine relaxes blood vessels by blocking calcium channels. Chlorthalidone increases sodium and water excretion through the kidneys.
3. What are the common side effects of Cilacar C Tablet?
   • Common side effects include dizziness, hypokalaemia, hyperuricemia, rise in blood lipids, skin rash, loss of appetite, and upset stomach.
4. Can Cilacar C Tablet be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
   • Cilacar C Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.
5. Are there any dietary restrictions while taking Cilacar C Tablet?
   • Follow a balanced diet low in sodium (salt). Excessive salt intake can counteract the blood pressure-lowering effects.
6. Can Cilacar C Tablet be used for other conditions besides hypertension?
   • The primary indication is the treatment of hypertension. These medications are not prescribed for other conditions.

Fact box:

• Molecule name: Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone.
• Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive agents.
• Pharmacological class: Cilnidipine — Calcium channel blockers; Chlorthalidone — Thiazide diuretics.
• Indications: Treatment of hypertension.

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