Cilacar TC 6.25mg Tablet: Effective Blood Pressure Control

Cilacar TC 6.25 mg Tablet

Uses:

• Treats hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is ineffective.

Therapeutic effects:

• Relaxes blood vessels by blocking the angiotensin and making the heart pumping action efficient.
• Chlorthalidone removes excess water and fluids from the body, relaxes the blood vessels, and improves blood flow over time.

Dosage and administration:

• Dosage depends on the condition and individual response to the medication.
• Taken as per the advice of the doctor.
• Can be taken on an empty stomach or with food, but at a fixed time daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not break, chew, or crush it.
• It is better to take the tablet 4 hours before bedtime due to frequent urination.

Important safety advice:

• Not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken beyond the first three months.
• Inform the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Consult the doctor about kidney, diabetes, and liver-related problems.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking the medication.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy.

Side effects:

• Serious: glucose intolerance, irregular heartbeats, palpitation.
• Common: fever, swelling on ankles, dizziness and tiredness, feeling sleepy, headaches, back pain, stomach upset, nausea, muscle pain.

FAQs:

• Q1: Is it safe to use Cilacar TC 6.25 mg during alcohol consumption?
  • A1: It is unsafe to use Cilacar TC 6.25 mg tablet during alcohol consumption as this decreases the effect of lowering blood pressure.
• Q2: Can Cilacar TC 6.25 mg be taken during pregnancy?
  • A2: No, Cilacar TC 6.25 mg tablet is unsafe during pregnancy because it causes congenital disabilities in the developing baby.
• Q3: Does Cilacar TC 6.25 mg tablet cause frequent urination?
  • A3: Yes, Cilacar TC 6.25 mg contains chlorthalidone, which is a water pill or diuretic. It removes excess water and electrolytes from the body, thereby reducing high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.
• Q4: Do Cilacar TC 6.25 mg tablets affect the blood glucose level?
  • A4: Yes, it lowers the blood glucose level in the patient with diabetes. Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly.
• Q5: Can Cilacar TC 6.25 mg cause dizziness?
  • A5: Yes, Cilacar TC 6.25 mg tablet causes dizziness, tiredness, and patients may feel sleepy, so do not drive or handle heavy machinery because you may lack concentration and alertness.

Fact box:

• Molecule name: Telmisartan + cilnidipine + chlorthalidone.
• Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive agents.
• Pharmacological class:
  • Angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
  • Calcium channel blocker.
  • Diuretics.
• Indications: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure).

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