Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Cilnidipine (10mg) + Telmisartan (40mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	572

FAQ

Can I stop taking Cresar LN 10mg/40mg if I feel well?

No, do not stop the medication without consulting with the doctor. It should be used strictly as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Cresar LN 10mg/40mg suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Can I use Cresar LN 10mg/40mg in pregnancy?

No, Cresar LN 10mg/40mg should be avoided in pregnancy. Cresar LN 10mg/40mg can cause harmful effects on the baby. If you conceive while taking Cresar LN 10mg/40mg, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest other ways to lower blood pressure.

How would I know if I have high potassium levels?

Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically for high potassium levels. Make sure not to miss any future appointments with the doctor.

What is the rationale behind this combination medicine?

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg is a medicine that contains Telmisartan and Cilnidipine. These two medicines are combined to lower the blood pressure more effectively, thereby lowering the chances of having a stroke or heart attack.

What lifestyle changes should I make while using Cresar LN 10mg/40mg?

Modification in lifestyle changes can help boost your health while taking Cresar LN 10mg/40mg. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce your risk of heart attack.

Can I feel dizzy after taking Cresar LN 10mg/40mg?

Yes, the use of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

What if you forget to take Cresar LN Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet Reviews

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.

How Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet Works

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg is a combination of two medicines: Cilnidipine and Telmisartan, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to Use Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cresar LN 10mg/40mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Uses of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cresar LN 10mg/40mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Cresar LN 10mg/40mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Cresar LN 10mg/40mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
Cresar LN 10mg/40mg is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
Cresar LN 10mg/40mg may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take Cresar LN 10mg/40mg if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.