Cilacar 10 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. It may also be prescribed to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain).

Cilacar 10 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without 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. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. This makes it hard to identify any sudden spike and 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.

The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling in the feet), sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, unusual beating of the heart (palpitations), and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Side effects like swelling in the feet or ankles and palpitations are lesser in severity than other similar medicines of the group. Studies have shown that it also has a protective effect on the kidneys.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart 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. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

USES OF CILACAR TABLET

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
• Prevention of Heart attack
• Prevention of Stroke

BENEFITS OF CILACAR TABLET

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cilacar 10 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CILACAR TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cilacar

• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Edema (swelling)
• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Muscle pain
• Eye pain
• Tremors
• Decreased blood pressure
• Itching

HOW TO USE CILACAR 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. Cilacar 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CILACAR TABLET WORKS

Cilacar 10 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cilacar 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cilacar 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cilacar 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cilacar 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cilacar 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cilacar 10 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cilacar 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CILACAR TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Cilacar 10 Tablet, 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