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About Cilaheart 10 Tablet
Cilaheart 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers which are primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes high. Higher this blood pressure, harder the heart has to pump.
Cilaheart 10 Tablet contains Cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Take Cilaheart 10 Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. Cilaheart 10 Tablet 10’s may be prescribed alone or in combination with other blood pressure lowering medicines depending upon your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine. You may have common side effects like headache, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles that usually resolve after some time. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you ever have had a stroke, heart attack or currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Lifestyle changes are particularly helpful in achieving optimum outcomes with Cilaheart 10 Tablet and keeping blood pressure under check. Low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help), losing weight in case of people who are obese/overweight etc are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Cilaheart 10 Tablet , are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, heart valve problem or history of heart attack.
Uses of Cilaheart 10 Tablet 10’s
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of Angina (chest pain), Heart attack and Stroke.
Medicinal Benefits
Cilaheart 10 Tablet is used to treat heart related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits entry of calcium (ions) across the heart that relaxes and widens the heart smooth muscles for better blood flow. Besides this, Cilaheart 10 Tablet 10’s help prevent sudden spasm of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to work to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements. It improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise and keeps their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, it overall protects your heart and keeps your heart healthy.
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Side Effects of Cilaheart 10 Tablet
Most of the side effects of Cilaheart 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Most common side effect of Cilaheart 10 Tablet are headache, feeling exhausted, swollen ankles and nausea. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. However, if these side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Cilaheart 10 Tablet should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), congestive heart failure, liver disease, peripheral oedema (swelling of hands/legs). You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Cilaheart 10 Tablet is working efficiently. Besides this prolonged intake of Cilaheart 10 Tablet can lead to lowering of blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interaction: Cilaheart 10 Tablet is known to interact when taken with an antiarrhythmic agent (quinidine), antiepileptic medicine (phenytoin) anti TB drug (rifampicin), antibiotics (erythromycin), other blood pressure-lowering pills (amlodipine) and antipsychotic drugs.
Drug-Food Interaction: Generally, no food interaction is found with this medicine. However, one should limit or avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Cilaheart 10 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowed heart valve), cardiogenic shock (when suddenly the heart does not get enough blood supply), a recent history of unstable angina (chest pain), heart failure and hypotension (low blood pressure).
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
Cilaheart 10 Tablet can lower your blood pressure causing dizziness and drowsiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure while standing). So try to avoid intake of Cilaheart 10 Tablet 10’s with alcoholic beverages.
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PREGNANCY
There are no clinical data on the safety of Cilaheart 10 Tablet during pregnancy. So, please consult your doctor regarding the use of Cilaheart 10 Tablet if your pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.
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BREAST FEEDING
There is not enough clinical data on the safety of Cilaheart 10 Tablet during nursing. So, please consult your doctor regarding the use of Cilaheart 10 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
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DRIVING
Cilaheart 10 Tablet may cause some side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Studies regarding the same are limited. Please consult your doctor.
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LIVER
There is limited information available on the use of Cilaheart 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease. So Cilaheart 10 Tablet should be taken with caution and with consultation of the doctor only.
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KIDNEY
Cilaheart 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. But keep your doctor informed if you have kidney disease who may decide the best course of action for you.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
- Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
- Opt for diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.
- Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
- If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
- Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
- Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
- Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much of fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
- Try to include heart healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.
Special Advise
- Cilaheart 10 Tablet is generally advised for treatment of high blood pressure and other heart conditions.
- Cilaheart 10 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day for its maximum effects to be seen and for increased compliance.
- Consumption of Cilaheart 10 Tablet may cause dizziness. Avoid activities like driving while on this medication.
- Sudden drop of blood pressure may be seen while on this medication which might lead to dizziness. Changing your posture at a slower rate might help counter this. Drink plenty of fluids while on Cilaheart 10 Tablet
- Ankle swelling is a commonly seen side effect with this drug. Consult your doctor if this or other side effects cause trouble or are persistent.
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