Cilnidipine+metoprolol
About Cilnidipine+metoprolol
Cilnidipine+metoprolol contains a combination of anti-hypertensive medications used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Cilnidipine+metoprolol is used when a single medication is ineffective in treating blood pressure. Besides this, lowering blood pressure also protects the heart from a future heart attack. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various heart diseases. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries.
Cilnidipine+metoprolol contains Metoprolol and Cilnidipine. Metoprolol plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body and lower blood pressure. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker that blocks the heart's blood vessel's calcium channel activities. As a result, the blood vessels widen, and the heart's supply increases, lowering the elevated blood pressure and the heart's workload. Collectively, both help reduce blood pressure and reduce the chance of having any heart attack or stroke in the future.
Cilnidipine+metoprolol should be taken daily with food to allow its slow absorption and reduce the risk of sudden lowering of blood pressure. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Cilnidipine+metoprolol is preferable to take at the same time every day for better results. You may have a common side like feeling dizzy or exhausted, peripheral oedema (swelling of legs/hands), cold hands or feet, difficulty sleeping and nightmares. These side effects are usually mild and short-lived. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Monitor your blood pressure regularly. Cilnidipine+metoprolol should be taken regularly for best results.
Don't stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Cilnidipine+metoprolol abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use Cilnidipine+metoprolol if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Cilnidipine+metoprolol should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Cilnidipine+metoprolol should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), kidney disease, low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), heart failure, low blood pressure, liver disease, and peripheral oedema (swelling of hands/legs), depression. Also, a healthy diet and regular exercise are necessary to keep blood pressure under control.
Uses of Cilnidipine+metoprolol
Medicinal Benefits
Cilnidipine+metoprolol contains Metoprolol and Cilnidipine. Metoprolol plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body and lower blood pressure. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker that blocks the heart's blood vessel's calcium channel activities. As a result, the blood vessels widen, and the heart's supply increases, lowering the elevated blood pressure and the heart's workload. Collectively, both help reduce blood pressure and reduce the chance of having any heart attack or stroke in the future.
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Side Effects of Cilnidipine+metoprolol
Feeling dizzy or exhausted
Peripheral oedema (swelling of legs/hands)
Cold hands or feet
Difficulty sleeping
Palpitations
Nausea
Nightmares
Drug Warnings
Don't stop taking Cilnidipine+metoprolol without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Cilnidipine+metoprolol abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will gradually lower your dose over time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use the Cilnidipine+metoprolol if you have a very slow heartbeat, serious lung condition (like asthma), serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome) or any heart blockage. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking Cilnidipine+metoprolol, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder like overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), adrenal gland cancer, or severe blood circulation problem (Raynaud’s syndrome). Cilnidipine+metoprolol should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), congestive heart failure, liver disease, and peripheral oedema (swelling of hands/legs). You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to ensure the Cilnidipine+metoprolol works efficiently. Besides this, prolonged intake of Cilnidipine+metoprolol can lower blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Cilnidipine+metoprolol may interact with other blood pressure-lowering pills or beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol), causing a dangerous drop in the heart rate. Besides this, Cilnidipine+metoprolol should not be used with other blood pressure-related medicines (diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin), asthma medications (theophylline, aminophylline), pain killers, anti-cancer (aldesleukin), blood thinner (dipyridamole), antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, procainamide, digoxin, lidocaine). If you are using these medicines, tell your doctor before taking the Cilnidipine+metoprolol.
Drug-Food Interactions: Cilnidipine+metoprolol severely interacts with grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Using Cilnidipine+metoprolol together with ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements, or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of Cilnidipine+metoprolol. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of Cilnidipine+metoprolol and these products. Also, one should limit or avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Cilnidipine+metoprolol should not be given to people with diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver or kidney disease, heart failure.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeDrinking alcohol may increase tiredness, lower blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness. So avoid its intake with Cilnidipine+metoprolol.
Pregnancy
cautionCilnidipine+metoprolol is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Breast Feeding
cautionSmall amounts of Cilnidipine+metoprolol pass into the breast milk. However, which is not enough to cause any problems for your baby. But still, it is advisable to contact your doctor before breastfeeding your baby.
Driving
unsafeCilnidipine+metoprolol may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Taking Cilnidipine+metoprolol may lower your blood pressure.
Liver
cautionCilnidipine+metoprolol to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Please consult the doctor, and your doctor may adjust the dose.
Kidney
cautionCilnidipine+metoprolol to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease like increased creatinine level. Your doctor can adjust the dose.
Children
cautionThe safety and effectiveness of Cilnidipine+metoprolol have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
- Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
- Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure.
- Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
- Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
- Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
- Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
Special Advise
Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent low blood pressure.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels, leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.
FAQs
Cilnidipine+metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). By lowering blood pressure, it also helps to prevent heart attack.
Cilnidipine+metoprolol contains Metoprolol and Cilnidipine. Metoprolol helps to relax our blood vessels by preventing the function of certain natural compounds in our bodies. It helps to slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body and lower blood pressure. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the activity of calcium channels in blood vessels in the heart. As a result, the blood arteries dilate, and the heart's supply rises, lowering the high blood pressure and the heart's workload. Both help to lower blood pressure and the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke in the future.
Usually, Cilnidipine+metoprolol is prescribed for a long term treatment ranging from weeks to months for treating heart-related conditions and disorders. However, taking it on your own for years without a doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, only take it as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you.
No, it is a prescribed drug given by a physician to prevent specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side effects.
Yes, Cilnidipine+metoprolol can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when you start taking Cilnidipine+metoprolol, to avoid a sudden drop, please get up gently when sitting down to avoid dizziness.
It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal, as blood pressure can shoot up at any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.
High blood pressure in the pregnancy stage may cause eclampsia that can be harmful to both babies and mothers. So, during the pregnancy, you should have regular blood pressure monitoring and doctor consultations.
Cilnidipine+metoprolol can be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Take it with food if you experience stomach upset.
Cilnidipine+metoprolol may cause side effects like dizziness, peripheral oedema (swelling of legs/hands), cold hands or feet, difficulty sleeping and nightmares. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
