Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Information about Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone Uses
Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone works
Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone is a combination of two medicines: Cilnidipine and chlorthalidone which lower blood pressure effectively. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker which relaxes blood vessels and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Common side effects of Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Glucose intolerance, Sleepiness, Ankle swelling, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Tiredness, Palpitations, Nausea1a, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Altered blood lipid level
Available Medicine for Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Cilacar CJ B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹110 to ₹1142 variant(s)
Nexovas CHMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹79 to ₹1342 variant(s)
Cetanil CTAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1361 variant(s)
CTD-CIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹107 to ₹1182 variant(s)
Cilnikem CTAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹82 to ₹932 variant(s)
Cilidin-CHLloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹991 variant(s)
Ciledge CTCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹61 to ₹852 variant(s)
Clindoz-CHCare Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
₹751 variant(s)
Ccbest CHKepler Health Care
₹981 variant(s)
Cindalin-CHGlobus Labs
₹1251 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
- Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone helps in the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.