CILAHT TN Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Clinidipine 10 mg+Telmisartan 40 mg
Manufacturer
SISKAN PHARMA LTD
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CILAHT TN TABLET is a combination of Cilnidipine and Telmisartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used in adults to manage essential hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls is too high which is characterized by symptoms such as headache, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, feeling of overtiredness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety and chest pain. CILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment, advanced aortic stenosis (narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off the heart (aorta) and primary aldosteronism. Before taking CILAHT TN TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, peripheral edema, metabolic acidosis, cellular lysis (such as acute limb ischemia, rhabdomyolysis, extended trauma) and heart, liver or kidney problems. CILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. CILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). The most common
Uses
OF CILAHT TN TABLETUsed in adults: To manage essential high blood pressure (hypertension)
How It Works
CILAHT TN TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where cilnidipine blocks the incoming calcium and suppresses the contraction of blood vessels, thereby reduces the blood pressure. Telmisartan works by relaxing the blood vessels by managing the binding of certain substance (angiotensin-II) resulting in low blood pressure.
Directions for Use
Take CILAHT TN TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CILAHT TN TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking CILAHT TN TABLET are dizziness, headache, flushing, and rash. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF CILAHT TN TABLETUsed in adults: To manage essential high blood pressure (hypertension) HOW CILAHT TN TABLET WORKSCILAHT TN TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where cilnidipine blocks the incoming calcium and suppresses the contraction of blood vessels, thereby reduces the blood pressure. Telmisartan works by relaxing the blood vessels by managing the binding of certain substance (angiotensin-II) resulting in low blood pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CILAHT TN TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CILAHT TN TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF CILAHT TN TABLETCOMMON dizziness, headache peripheral edema flushing rash gingival hyperplasia UNCOMMON urinary tract infection including cystitis upper respiratory tract infection including pharyngitis and sinusitis anaemia hyperkalaemia (increased potassium levels in the blood) insomnia, depression sudden temporary loss of consciousness vertigo (spinning sensation of the head) slow heart rate low blood pressure orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure while standing up from sitting or lying position) shortness of breath cough abdominal pain, diarrhoea flatulence, vomiting indigestion itching, excess sweating back or muscle pain, muscle spasms renal impairment including acute renal failure RARE low blood sugar levels (in diabetic patients) anxiety sleepiness fast heart rate dry mouth, stomach discomfort, altered taste sensation angioedema eczema, erythema, urticaria, drug eruption joint or tendon pain, pain in extremity influenza-like illness toxic skin eruption sepsis Stop taking CILAHT TN TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction angioedema (swelling underneath the skin) acute renal failure
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedCILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for advice. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedCILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor for advice. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or handle any machines if you experience dizziness after taking CILAHT TN TABLET. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking CILAHT TN TABLET as it may cause low blood pressure while standing up from sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension). KIDNEYUse with CautionCILAHT TN TABLET should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal insufficiency. It should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function, bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney. Consult your doctor before taking CILAHT TN TABLET. LIVERConsult your doctorCILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment, cholestasis, biliary obstructive disorders. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment and elevated liver enzymes. Consult your doctor before taking CILAHT TN TABLET. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take CILAHT TN TABLET if you are allergic to Telmisartan, Cilnidipine or calcium channel antagonists such as amlodipine, nifedipine. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorCILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with advanced aortic stenosis (narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off the heart (aorta)). It should be used with caution in patients with aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick), angina (chest pain), ischaemic cardiopathy or ischaemic cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure. Consult your doctor before taking CILAHT TN TABLET. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedCILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionCILAHT TN TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking CILAHT TN TABLET. OTHERSCILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use if you: primary aldosteronism Before taking CILAHT TN TABLET, inform your doctor if you: volume and/or sodium depletion by diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, diarrhoea or vomiting diabetes peripheral edema metabolic acidosis, cellular lysis (such as acute limb ischemia, rhabdomyolysis, extended trauma)
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CILAHT TN TABLET inform your doctor, if you are taking or receiving any of these medicines: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril) angiotensin-II receptor antagonists drugs (Ex. losartan, irbesartan), diuretics (Ex. chlorthalidone, torsemide) and aliskiren (used to manage high blood pressure) anti-psychotic drugs such as risperidone, quetiapine (used to manage mental health conditions such as schizophrenia) digoxin, quinidine (used to manage heart problems) lithium, antidepressants such as paroxetine, fluoxetine (used to manage depression) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen including selective COX-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib (used to manage pain) cyclosporin, tacrolimus (used to manage organ rejection after transplant) potassium supplements, salt substitutes and potassium-sparing medicines (Ex. spironolactone) (used to manage fluid retention without potassium loss in the urine) aldesleukin (used to manage kidney cancer) trimethoprim, rifampicin, erythromycin (used to manage bacterial infection) baclofen (used to manage relax muscles) amifostine (used to protect the kidney from harmful effects of chemotherapy) heparin (used to manage or manage blood clots) phenytoin, barbiturates such as phenobarbital, pentobarbital (used to manage seizures) narcotics such as morphine (used to manage severe pain) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of CILAHT TN TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of CILAHT TN TABLET are low blood pressure, fast or slow heart rate, dizziness, increase in serum creatinine, acute renal failure, excessive peripheral vasodilatation. SYNOPSIS Drug : Cilnidipine, Telmisartan Pharmacological Category : Calcium channel blockers; Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension (high blood pressure) Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep CILAHT TN TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about CILAHT TN Tablet 10's.
What to do if I miss to take a dose of CILAHT TN TABLET?
You should take CILAHT TN TABLET immediately when you remember. If it is time for your next dose skip the missed dose and follow your regular dose schedule. Do not double the dose to match up your missed dose.
For how long should I take CILAHT TN TABLET?
You should continue taking CILAHT TN TABLET unless your doctor tells you to stop the medicine. Blood pressure medicines will be usually taken for lifetime to manage complications due to high blood pressure. Your doctor may change management with other hypertensive drug, if you do not attain effective therapeutic outcome with CILAHT TN TABLET.
Can CILAHT TN TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
CILAHT TN TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. If you think you may be pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you get pregnant during management with CILAHT TN TABLET.
Can CILAHT TN TABLET be used in elderly patients?
Yes, CILAHT TN TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). Your doctor may initiate the management with the lowest effective dose which may manage the risk of increased side effects. Consult your doctor before taking CILAHT TN TABLET.
Is CILAHT TN TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney problems?
CILAHT TN TABLET should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal insufficiency. It should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function, bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney. Consult your doctor before taking CILAHT TN TABLET.
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Last Updated
28 Jun 2024