Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Ajanta Pharma Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Cilnidipine (20mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 668 |
FAQ
Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet Reviews
You can take Cilamet XL 20/25 at any time of day, with food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while sitting down. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
How Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet Works
How to Use Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet
Benefits of Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Cilamet XL 20/25 relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
Uses of Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Cilamet XL 20/25 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Cilamet XL 20/25 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
References
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